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What does the acronym ABMP represent?
Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
48. Cleans a wound?
Antisepitic
Masseter
This muscle closes the jaw
Triceps brachii
This muscle extends the forearm
Gluteus maximus
This muscle extends, adducts, and laterally rotates the thigh at the hip
Iliopsoas
This muscle flexes thigh
What is the term used to refer to the Japanese 660 point massage technique?
Tsubo
carcinoma
a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue
carcinoma
a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue always obtain permission, may promote metastasis
circular
fascicles in concentric circular arrangement
shin splints
acute pain in the shin and lower leg caused by prolonged running, typically on hard surfaces.
gray matter
areas of unmyelinated fiber
neurotransmitters
chemical released by the initial cell communicating with the second cell
Charging a fair price for services rendered is an example of which one of the following?
ethical behavior
A branch of philosophy exploring values, morals, principles, right and wrong, and responsibility.
ethics
III
oculomotor (muscles of eye)
bursae
sac-like structures containing fluid similar to synovial fluid, located between tendons, ligaments and bones, cushions movement
synovial fluid
secreted by synovial membrane lining capsule, lubricates joint, absorbs shock, supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage, removes carbon dioxide and waste from cartilage
types of muscle tissue
skeletal cardiac smooth
perimysium
surrounds numerous bundles of fascicles
moment of force
the ability of force to produce movement around an axis; torque
fulcrum
the support around which a lever pivots; joints
dura mater
thickest, fibrous outer layer
59. What reduces friction, increase confort?
Lubricants (oils, cream and lotion)
histamine
Released as a protective reaction to cellular injury. Part of the inflammation response of the body. Naturally produced by the body and produces vasodilatation leading to loss of fluids into surrounding tissue which causes swelling (edema).
varicose veins
abnormally swollen, twisted veins with defective valves; most often seen in the legs
suffix "oma"
added to a word to indicate abnormal growth. ex. carcinoma.
saddle joints
articular surface of bone is saddle shaped and articulating bone fits into saddle, example thumb
saddle joint
articular surface of each bone is concave in 1 direction and convex in another; fit together like a horse in a saddle (carpometacarpal)
greenstick fracture
bending and incomplete break of a bone; most often seen in children
lipoma
benign fatty tumor. refer to doctor massage is general indicated but avoid deep work.
subarachnoid space
between pia mater and arachnoid that circulates CSF
Cupping has been found most beneficial for ?
bronchiectasis
medullary canal
center of diaphysis, hollow canal of bone marrow
VII
facial (toungue sensation, facial expressions)
connective tissue components
fascia epimysium perimysium endomysium tendon apoeurosis
fusiform
fascicles nearly parallel with narrower tendons on either end
hinge joints
opening/closing motion, permit only flexion/extension, example knee and elbow
Nevus
(mole) skin lesion due to excess melanocytes
stabilzing force
generated by muscle in which nearly all of the force produced by the muscle is directed back into the joint, pulling the two bones together
isotonic contraction ISOT
generating force by changing length of muscles in either eccentric or concentric contractions
types of movements at synovial joints
gliding, angular, rotation, special movements
IX
glossopharangeal (taste, pharnyx, middle ear)
sciatic
hamstring adductor magnus
compact bone
hard, dense, outer layer of bone
2. The wearing of protective gear like medical gloves, finger cots and goggles refers to which of the following?
Universal precautions
A massage practitioner could have their license revoked, suspended or canceled for any one of the following EXCEPT ______ .
Unwittingly endangering the health of a client
seizure disorders
Usually caused by neurological damage, although it may be impossible to delineate exactly what that damage is.
mortality
Mortality refers to the number of deaths caused by a disease.
difference between mortality and morbidity
Mortality refers to the number of deaths caused by a disease. Morbidity refers to the frequency of the disease.
Flexion
Most anterior forearm muscles are responsible for __________ of the wrist and fingers
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules.
spina bifida
congenital defect; posterior segments of some vertebra fail to close during embryonic development
Which organ controls blood sugar the most and how?
Pancreas by releasing insulin which lowers blood sugar when it gets too high.
Which one of the following licensed professionals may NOT practice massage as part of their therapeutic treatments?
Paramedics
law of action-reaction
for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction (jumping on a trampoline)
Cupping on the upper back is most beneficial for
releasing mucus from upper respiratory system
The primary goal of post-event sports massage is to ?
remove toxin from the tissues
nerve and blood supple of skeletal muscle tissue
somatic motor neurons stimulate skeletal muscle to contract, the axon typically branch many times into different skeletal muscle fiber, each with close contact to one or more capillaries
synovial cavity
space allowing joint to be freely moveable
XI
spinal accessory (SCM, trap muscles)
Term used for the life force energy.
Chi
Rhomboids
Christmas tree muscles
carpal tunnel syndrome
Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist. It has several different causes.
Body-mind effect
Refers to the belief that massage affects the body both physiologically and psychologically.
Endangerment area
Regions of the body where delicate structures are superficial and unprotected and thus merit caution with massage strokes.
Internal intercostals
The muscle that depresses the ribs
Neuropathy
Trauma or degeneration of peripheral nerve causing weakness or numbness in a distal area of the body.
7. Recommendations for future treatment is called?
Treatment plan
Stress management
Treatments or actions that reduce stressful stimuli and promote well-being and relaxation in the mind and body.
tendon
cord that attaches a muscle to a bone
Zygomaticus major
Which muscle of facial expression is the prime mover for smiling
The ______ ledger is a summary of all cash receipts or invoices
income
third degree burn
involves destruction of epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer
Deflection
involves ignoring or turning away from stimuli that trigger emotions in order to prevent recognition, or full awareness of, the material associated with the emotion. For example, a client might talk continually during a massage session to avoid paying too much attention to his or her feelings brought about by massage, etc.
kinematics
involves the time, space, mass and aspects of a moving system
63. What is used to disinfect bathrooms, sinks, floors, and restrooms?
Cresol or lysol
Stretch reflex
A reflex that prevents a muscle from being overstretched, and sets muscle tone by monitoring the amount of stretch placed on a muscle.
Emotional release
A rise of feelings within a client and the expression of those feelings through words or other forms of expression.
Eczema
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions.
strains
Injured muscles
medullary cavity
Inner cavity of bone where marrow is located
Who developed Swedish massage/Swedish gymnastics?
Per Henrick Ling.
contractures
Permanently shortened muscles or muscle groups that are surrounded by thick, contracted fascia.
_____ boundaries help define who we are emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
Personal
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection.
Pneumonia.
Long Hedge
This is a hedging strategy used by business manufacturers who want to lock in the price of a commodity, to be purchased some time in the future so as to secure an advantage over the possible price increases.
Semimembranosus
The most medial hamstring muscle
law of acceleration
acceleration depends on force (tapping vs kicking a soccer ball)
Open Sore
avoid immediate area and refer to doctor
44. When assessing extension of the hip, resistance is applied to the end of the?
Femur
Inflammation of a bursa, typically in the knee, elbow, or shoulder.
Bursitis.
II
optic
base of support
part of the body that is in contact with the supporting surface
hip replacement
partial involve only femur, total involve femur and acetabulum
subluxation
partial or incomplete dislocation consult with doctor if necessary use caution massage can reduce spasm and stress of musculature involved
subluxation
patial dislocation of a joint, occuring over time
14. A MT who is providing an intake to uncover the treatment desires of the client is performing ______.
A needs assessment
Second degree burn
A partial-thickness burn involving the epidermis and the dermis.
Pain-spasm-pain cycle theory
A persistent cycle in which pain triggers muscle spasms, which then trigger more pain response.
Increased flexibility and mobility are what kind of effect of massage?
A physiological effect.
Indication
A piece of information that points to the usefulness of a treatment or action.
meningitis
Infection of the meninges, specifically the pia mater and the arachnoid layers.
Otitis Interna
Inflammation of inner ear. Symptoms of loss of balance and ringing in the ear.
osteoporosis
Loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine disorders and poor metabolism of calcium.
osteoporosis
Loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine disorders and poor metabolism of calcium.
migraine heachaches
a severe unilateral headache with accompanying visual and gastrointestinal disturbances use caution during an episode consult with doctor, neck and shoulder massage can be super effective.
Dorsiflex
The action of anterior muscles of the foot
meatus
a short channel, or passageway, usually the external opening of a canal
Extensor carpi radialis longus
This muscle attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Subscapularis
This muscle attaches to the lesser tubercle of the humerus
Adductor magnus (Anterior head)
This muscle attaches to the linea aspera of the femur
Masseter
This muscle attaches to the mandible
Piriformis
This muscle attaches to the sacrum and the greater trochanter
Extensor Pollicis longus
This muscle attaches to the thumb
Levator scapulae
This muscle inserts on the medial border of the scapula
Extensor digiti minimi
This muscle is known as the "tea drinker's muscle" because it extends the pinky finger while raising a teacup
ITB
This muscle is lateral to gracilis
Teres minor
This muscle is nicknamed "little helper" to the latissimus dorsi
condyle
a rounded projection; a small projection above a condyle is an epicondyle
Chinese massage practice that is also known as the push-pull.
Tuina.
Bed sores (decubitus ulcer)
a sore that forms as a result of prolonged pressure while lying down or in a wheelchair, most common over prominence of bones.
center of gravity
balance point of an object at which torque on all sides is equal and the point at which the planes of the body intersect
XII
hypoglossal (tongue muscles)
parallel muscle
tends to be longer with greater shortening potential, produces more ROM
burner/stinger syndrome
follows a stretch compression injury to the brachial plexus from a blow to the head or shoulder with symptoms immediately burning prickly parasthesia radiating from neck, numbness and brief paralysis of arm
What is the best method for breaking up adhesion?
friction
synaptic cleft
gap that separates the two cells
Steroids
Medications that suppress immune system responses and decrease inflammation. A condition in which blood supply, and thus oxygen, to the brain is interrupted or reduced, resulting in tissue death within minutes.
Net Worth
Net worth or the net liabilities of a business are calculated by subtracting the total outside liabilities from the total assets.
42. A small painful area hypertonicity is?
Tender point
Inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease.
Tendinitis.
Deltoid
This muscle can act as an antagonist to itself
Pectoralis major
This muscle can adduct, flex, and extend the arm
Gastrocnemius
This muscle crosses two joints
Serratus anterior
This muscle does NOT help you "suck in your gut"
Tibialis anterior
This muscle dorsiflexes and inverts foot
Frontalis
This muscle elevates the eyebrows
Pectoralis major
This muscle has an origin on the sternum
Teres major
This muscle has the same action on the arm as the latissimus dorsi
Triceps brachii
This muscle has three heads of origin
Flexor digitorum
This muscle helps you make a fist
Scalenus posterior
This muscle inserts on the 2nd rib
Infraspinatus
This muscle inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus
Latissimus dorsi
This muscle is considered the WIDEST muscle in the body
Sartorius
This muscle is considered the longest in the body
Deltoid
This muscle is considered the primary and most important abductor of the shoulder joint
Pectoralis minor
This muscle is known as the "neurovascular entrapper"
Roth IRA
is a retirement savings account that allows your money to grow tax-free. You fund a Roth with after-tax dollars, meaning you've already paid taxes on the money you put into it. In return for no up-front tax break, your money grows and grows tax free, and when you withdraw at retirement, you pay no taxes.
Liability Insurance
is an insurance policy which protects a business organization or an individual against any legal liability that the insurer might face if sued for malpractice, injury or negligence.
synergists
muscles that assist prime mover in creating that action
gravity
mutual attraction between earth and object
tenosynovitis
nflammation of a tendon and/or surrounding synovial sheath. It can happen wherever tendons pass through these sheaths, but is especially common in the fore- arm, particularly in the ex- tensor muscles.
I
olfactory
Comedone
"Blackhead" Dilated sebaceous gland clogged with debris.
Pes Planus
"Flat feet"
cartilaginous joints
-lack synovial cavity -allow little to no movement -joint is slightly connected by cartilage
fibrous joints
-lack synovial cavity -articulating bones held by dense irregular connective tissue -permit little to no movement
contributing factors to keeping articular surfaces in contact and affect ROM
-structure or shape of articulating bones -strength and tension of joint ligaments -arranements and tension of the muscles -contact of soft parts -hormones -disuse
There are five boundaries massage professionals need to be very knowledgeable about:
1. Professional 2. Emotional 3. Sexual 4. Social 5. Physical
39. What are barter exchange transactions?
1099B
Thoracic Vertebrae
12 vertebrae that attach to ribs (T1-T12)
appendicular bone group
126 bones
When was the concept of ayurvedic medicine developed?
1800 B.C.
Adulthood
19-60 years.. Physical and psychological maturation occurs at this age. Lifestyle habits develop. Primary disease are lifestyle related, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, substance abuse etc
In what year did the United States begin its renaissance of massage?
1960
AMTA requires that schools have a minimum of _____ in-classroom hours of training.
500
axial bone group
80 bones
Sebaceous Cyst
A closed sac associated with a sebaceous gland that is found just under the skin.
Values
A collection of beliefs that indicates accepted standards for behavior of an individual or group.
Rescue breathing
A collection of procedures designed to assist someone who has stopped breathing by forcing air into the person's lungs.
Elbow flexion
A concentric contraction of the biceps brachii results in this
Hip extension
A concentric contraction of the biceps femoris results in
Conscious choking
A condition in which a person is choking but still conscious.
Unconscious choking
A condition in which a person is choking, is not conscious (indicating significant oxygen depletion), and whose chest does not rise with rescue breaths.
Cancer
A condition in which abnormal cells divide excessively and are able to invade other tissues.
Stroke
A condition in which blood supply, and thus oxygen, to the brain is interrupted or reduced, resulting in tissue death within minutes.
hiatal hernia
A condition in which part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm
anemia
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
General contraindication
A condition that affects the entire body, such as the flu, for which a client should not receive massage.
Caution
A condition that requires some adaptation to massage pressure or technique.
Local contraindication
A condition, such as a broken bone, for which a client should not receive massage in that area but can still receive massage in other areas.
cellulitis
A diffuse, acute infection and inflammation of the connective tissue found in the skin
parkinsons disease
A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.
Health history form
A document that clients complete before their first session that provides personal contact information, current health conditions, medications, past health conditions, and health-related goals. A blood pressure reading that is consistently over 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic.
Drug reference
A document that lists common drugs along with their indications, side effects, and other cautions.
A situation that combines the terapeutic relationship with a secondary relationship that extends beyond the massage practitioner/client relationship is called _______ .
A dual relationship
Dual Relationships/Roles
A dual relationship occurs when a client is also a friend, family member, business associate, or colleague. This type of relationship may make it difficult for the client and practitioner to maintain proper social and professional boundaries.
Schedule C-EZ Form
A federal income tax form that is used to report net profit from businesses that are owned by a sole proprietorship.
Nausea
A feeling of unease or discomfort in the upper stomach, with an inclination to vomit.
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, and unease.
Business Ethics
A form of applied ethics, business ethics examines ethical principles and moral problems that arise in a business environment. This in turn applies to all aspects of business and individual conduct in an organization or business as a whole.
Benefit
A good effect that promotes well-being.
Corporation
A product of corporate law, corporations are legal entities separate from the persons who own them or the persons who manage or operate one. There are many different corporation types that can be chosen based on the needs of the business.
Reduction of stress, pain, fatigue and anxiety; promotion of one's well-being, deep relaxation; and enhancement of productivity are all what kind of effect of massage?
A psychological effect.
Tendon reflex
A reflex monitored by Golgi tendon organs that prevent muscles from overcontracting and causing tendon injury.
Somatic reflex
A reflex that involves skeletal muscle contraction in response to stimuli from the somatic nervous system.
Parasympathetic nervous system response
A response of the nervous system that allows the body to rest and recover.
Side effect
A secondary effect of a medication or therapy that goes beyond the desired effect.
Pain
A signal that alerts the central nervous system to damage being done to the body's tissues.
Code of ethics
A statement of a professional group's ethical principles.
Perfect Hedge
A type of hedge fund where the risk factors of an investment are obviated. In this fund there is a balance of the profit and loss of an underlying asset and the market commitment or position of the hedge.
Virtual Organization
A virtual organization is a network of independent organizations, that does not exist in a particular location, but exists through the Internet.
Wages
A wage is the compensation or remuneration paid for labor or services on an hourly, weekly or daily basis.
Website
A website is a network or collection of web pages that is related to a particular topic. A website may contain a combination of text, videos and images.
Withdrawal Plan
A withdrawal plan is an option offered by mutual fund companies wherein the investor receives a periodic payout from his/her mutual fund redemptions.
Physician's release
A written document produced by a physician clearing a client to receive a treatment like massage.
motor, efferent neuron
AWAY from spinal cord
27. What occurs when there is no physical restriction to movement other than pain expressed by the client?
Abnormal end feel
Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rate
Heart Murmurs
Abnormal heart sounds caused by disorder of the heart valves.
Hyposecretion of Adrenal gland leads to what?
Addison's Disease and dehydration
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication that seeks to bring the product or service to the notice of the prospective customers with a motive of an increased consumption
Taxes
All income, including tips, needs to be reported on your taxes. This includes city, state, and federal taxes. Although it may be tempting not to, all cash and barter transactions should always be reported as income.
Tibialis anterior
Along with fibularis longus are referred to as the stirrup muscles as their tendons cross the ankle on either side and attach to the bottom of the foot like stirrups
Professional Liability Insurance
Also called: Malpractice Insurance oAMTA, ABMP, and Massage Mag Insurance Plus
What does the acronym AMTA represent?
American Massage Therapy Association.
56. What are building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
Chinese massage practice that uses acupressure, energy meridians, and acupuncture.
Amma.
Product
An article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale.
Reflexive effect
An effect from an indirect response of the client's nervous system.
Mechanical effect
An effect from direct manipulation of a client's tissue.
Long-term effect
An effect that continues for a long period of time.
Systemic effect
An effect that influences the whole body as opposed to one local region; often related to effects on the nervous or circulatory system, or because of changes to the body's chemistry and metabolism.
Secondary effect
An effect that occurs as a result of the primary effect.
Combined effect
An effect that occurs because of two or more therapies used in combination.
Physiological effect
An effect that occurs in the body.
Psychological effect
An effect that occurs in the mind and/or emotions.
Older adult
An elderly person; generally those older than 60 or 65.
Fever
An elevated body temperature (thought to be significant in adults when elevated above 100 degrees F).
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
An emergency procedure performed when a person's breathing and heart have stopped, comprised of manual compressions to the thoracic cavity and breathing assistance.
Insomnia
An inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or to experience restful, continuous sleep.
Contact Dermatitis
An inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances; many of these substances are used in cosmetology.
Contact Dermatitis
An inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances; many of these substances are used in cosmetology.
Rosacea
An inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules.
51. Used for symptoms of heart attack?
Aspirin
Tinea Pedis
Athletes Foot
Teres minor
Attaches to the axillary border of the scapula
If you notice that the client has trouble forming words, which sense are you using?
Auditory sense.
lupus
Autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack various types of connective tissue throughout the body.
The Hindus used the concept of which type of medicine?
Ayurvedic.
Seborrheic Keratosis
Benign neoplasm resulting in pigmented superficial lesions that may look like wart
Astigmatism
Blurred vision, resulting from unequal curvatures of the lens or cornea
Balneotherapy
Body treatments that use mud or fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes, or peat bath the
osteocytes
Bone cells
Median nerve
Both the palmaris longus and flexor digitorum superficialis are innervated by the
15. Asking a client if there is any part of their body that they do not want massaged is a great way to find out the clients _______.
Boundaries
Muscle fascicle
Bundle of muscle fibers
cervical plexus
C1-C4
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Can be formed by a simple paperwork filing with the state in which your company will be based. Additional upkeep required is minimal, but assets are better protected in the event that your business incurs significant liabilities.
Melanoma
Cancer of melanocytes, is the most dangerous skin cancer because it is highly metastatic and resistant to chemotherapy
Melanoma
Cancer of melanocytes, is the most dangerous skin cancer because it is highly metastatic and resistant to chemotherapy
Apthos Ulcers
Canker sores. Sores inside the mouth.
31. The concept that suppression of emotions causes muscular tension is?
Character armer
integumentary system is composed of what 3 things?
Characteristics: This is made of skin, nails, and hair. Most of the integumentary system is made of soft tissue compared to other things in the body. It is the outer layer of the body
A set of guiding moral principles that governs a person's choice of action is called a ______ .
Code of Ethics
Angioma
Commonly known as birthmarks, are benign vascular tumors involving skin & subcutaneous tissue, most are congenital
cartilage
Connective tissue; provides cushioning between bones
Warts
Contagious viral infection of epidermal cells causing mutation and hyperplasia.
Advanced understanding/special training
Continued education or training that enables a therapist to work with clients with specific conditions.
Most state massage boards, the National Certification Board, the ABMP and the AMTA include ______ among requirements for renewal
Continuing education
Scapula
Coracobrachialis inserts on the humerus and originates here
14. What is gravity side laying view standing posture?
Coronal plane
hematoma
Deep bruise (leakage of blood)
aneurysm
Delicate dilation or out pouching in an artery, usually part of the aorta or at the base of the brain.
Vertigo
Dizziness.
7. Which of is the number one ethical standard of providing MT?
Do no harm
During which period did medical institutions abandon the healing benefits of massage?
During the Dark Ages/Middle Ages.
After the Dark Ages, during which time period did people again become interested in the healing benefits of massage?
During the Renaissance period.
Knee extension
During this movement, the hamstrings act as the antagonist
A(n) ________ is a federal tax identification number issued to businesses and used on all tax-related forms .
EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Frontalis
Elevates the eyebrow
Trapezius
Elevates, depresses, retracts, and rotates the scapula; rotates the arm
If you are checking to see what state of mind a client is in, what type of condition are you assessing?
Emotional condition.
Why is the emotional state of client important?
Emotional state/stress plays a huge role in overall wellness. Increased stress can increase susceptibility to disease.
If you sense that the client has more energy than normal, which sense are you using?
Energetic sense.
43. What coordinates activities with work equipment?
Ergonomics
26. One of the purposes of draping is to ____s?
Establish boundaries
Fibularis (peroneus) Longus & Brevis
Eversion and plantar flexion of the foot
sensory, afferent neuron
FROM sensory receptors, TO spinal cord
Congestive Heart Failure
Failure of the left side of the heart to pump effectively, resulting in congestion in the rest of the circulation.
Congestive Heart Failure
Failure of the left side of the heart to pump effectively.
Hyperopia
Farsightedness. Can't focus on nearby objects.
11. Which should be a part of a MT policy statement?
Fee schedule
Fees
Fees should be clear, fair, and not determined by "the going rate in town." You should not discuss raising rates together with other massage colleagues (that is called collusion).
17. Which should be done before working with a new client that is covered by insurance?
Fill out the intake form
bells palsy
Flaccid paralysis of one side of the face caused by inflammation or damage to cranial nerve VII.
18. This has flexed or straight lumbar spine, forward head, posterior pelvic tilt, hamstrings short and strong?
Flat back posture
Ganglion Cysts
Fluid filled cysts in tendons
47. Depreciation?
Form 4562
Semimembranosus
From the anatomical position, semitendonosis is immediately superficial to this muscle
11. What is coordinated movement?
Functional assessment
Tinea
Fungal skin infections
21. What is observing the body movements or walking?
Gait assessment
hemophilia
Genetic disorder in which certain clotting factors in the blood are either inactive or missing altogether.
29. What should you do for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe?
Give abdominal thrusts
69. Protecting your hands from bodily fluids you wear what?
Gloves
44. What is a simple sugar that is the end product of carbohydrate digestion?
Glucose
Medial epicondylitis
Golfers elbow
What are some universal precautions?
Handwashing: most common on site universal precaution.. Body Substance Isolation: place physical barrier between caregiver and potentially infections agents.
compact bone
Hard, dense, exterior of a bone
Insurance
Having proper insurance coverage can help protect you from unforeseen accidents in your professional and personal life.
Some state licensing agencies or employers may request a(n) _____from a physician prior to allowing a massage practitioner licensure or employment .
Health certificate
Myocardial Infarction
Heart Attack
Hedging
Hedging is a risk management strategy where a securities transaction is made in such a way that the risk of the existing investment position is mitigated to a certain extent.
Ethics
Help determine our boundaries.
Shingles
Herpes Zoster. Contagious viral infection of nerves in skin.
foramina
Holes in bone; allow passage of nerves and blood vessels
55. What is therapist facing the massage table with the toes in a line, pointed forward a petrissage movement?
Horse stance (symmetric)
4. Muscle spasm is?
Hot area
dupuytrens contracture
Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia an the palm of the hand.
Deltoid
If a woman raises her arms laterally from her side until they are level with her shoulders, which muscle does she mostly use
Bronchitis
Inflammation of bronchial tubes
Otitis Externa
Inflammation of external ear canal.
The actual space maintained between the client and practitioner during interactions before and after the actual massage is called ______ .
Interpersonal space
51. What is forward head, erector spine are elongated and week, neck flexors weak, neck extensors are strong?
Kyphotic-lordotic posture
lumbosacral
L1-S3
Erector spinae muscles
Lateral flexion of the vertebral column via unilateral contraction is the the action of
Current Liabilities
Liabilities of a business are the obligations that are expected to be paid or performed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business or whichever is longer. They are listed on the company's balance sheet and include items such as accounts payable, taxes payable and salaries payable.
Bunions
Like "Funions" only tastier. Or... its a misalignment of the big toe.
Power Differential
Like many other relationships, there is a power differential in the therapist- client relationship. There is the assumed assumption that the therapist has more knowledge in the area of massage. Also, the vulnerable position the client is in during the massage (on a table, with minimal clothing) increases the power differential.
Boundaries are defined as:
Limits between acceptable and unacceptable behavior
What are some basic responsibilities while conducting an interview?
Listen: pay attention to voice and pauses Observe: body language, condition, does it match Ask Questions: ask open ended questions
The national licensing exam that is governed by FSMTB for massage professionals.
MBLEx
anterior horn
MOTOR impulses
What is the best defense against transference and countertransference?
Maintaining healthy professional boundaries
Marketing
Marketing is a business process wherein goods and services are promoted, distributed and sold using communication based processes such as market research and advertising.
19. What is golfer's elbow and can be cause by hammering and screwdriver?
Medial epicondylitis
Anti-inflammatory
Medications that reduce inflammation in the body.
Massage has been used as a major part of medicine and healing for how many years?
More than 5,000.
Successful completion of the ____ earns the testee the designation of being nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork.
National Certification Exam
What does the acronym NCTMB represent?
National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers.
3. The limit on the range of motion of an joint is?
Normal end feel
cirrhosis
Normal liver cells are replaced with scar tissue.
22. Where on the SOAP chart, therapist visual observations such as observation of muscle guarding?
Objective
Gluteus medius
Pain abducting the hip. What muscle would you treat
What type of massage benefits autistic children, premature babies, asthmatic children, and diabetic children?
Pediatric massage.
Inflammation of the walls of a vein.
Phlebitis.
29. When viewing standing posture you use?
Plumb line
41. What is observing a client's gravitational line, balance, and symmetry in various positions?
Posture assessment
Lesser trochanter
Psoas major inserts on the
The glands of the Endocrine System are considered diseased when they do what?
Pump out too much or too little hormones.
30. With client in supine position, to work on a client's pectorals major. What would you do?
Put a pillow under abducted bent elbow
16. When a MT is petitioning a governing body of one state to accept a massage license from another state, the therapist is seeking_____.
Reciprocity
13. On a rare occasion a client will be unhappy or dissatisfied with an experience with a therapist. In this case, a therapist should have a _____ to address the client's issues.
Resource policy
If you notice that a client has a difficult time bending his knees in order to lower himself into a chair, you are visually assessing the client's...
Restrictive range of motion.
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ear.
Tinea Corporis
Ringworm
short bone
Rock shaped bones (EX: Carpals, Tarsals)
15. What may be caused by throwing sports such as baseball or occupants such as dry wall hanging?
Rotator cuff muscles
posterior horn
SENSORY impulses
Sever pain located along the sciatic nerve, caused by compression.
Sciatica
22. The knowledge base and practice parameters of profession are called____?
Scope of practice
54. What is a good position for a client when preforming on site corporate massage?
Seated position
What means "finger pressure" in the Japanese language?
Shiatsu
In which century did the Japanese start using the Chinese tsubo?
Sixth Century A.D.
ganglion cysts
Small fluid-filled connective tissue sacks that are attached to tendons, tendinous sheaths, ligaments, or periosteum.
Fontanels
Soft spots in the infant skull
Epidemiology
Study of the occurrence, frequency, transmission, and distribution of disease.
Hordeolum
Stye. Infection of the eyelash follicle.
40. Where on the SOAP chart, a client says they did not sleep well?
Subjective
Some relationships have a power differential where more authority is held by the person on one side of the relationship while the other person is in a ____ role.
Submissive
first degree burn
Superficial burns through only the epidermis.
Which form of massage did Johann Mezger contribute to?
Swedish massage.
65. What is discomfort on upper back, shoulders, or arms?
Table too high
45. What is discomfort on low back?
Table too low
24. The muscle being treated in a therapeutic way is?
Target muscle
20 What is too strong?
Tense muscle
Term Life Insurance
Term life insurance is a type of temporary insurance that will provide coverage only for a limited duration. The face amount of the term policy is received by the beneficiary in case of the death of the investor.
23. Client holds the left arm position against therapist's inferior/caudal pressure. You test what?
Test the left arm flexors
Emotional intelligence
The ability to observe one's own feelings and emotions and those of others, to differentiate among them, and utilize them to direct thoughts and behavior.
Power differential
The authority a massage therapist is granted by a client, based on the client's perception of the massage therapist as a knowledgeable and skilled health-care provider
Cumulative effect
The belief that regular massage leads to improved health over time.
Radial tuberosity
The biceps brachii attaches to the
Massage that removes toxins and metabolic wastes, improves circulation and oxygen delivery to cells, and improves heart rate and blood pressure, benefits which system?
The cardiovascular system.
Anterior rami of intercostal nerves
The common innervation of the abdominal muscles
Obturator nerve
The common innervation of the adductor group of muscles
Acknowledgement
The confirmation by a party to the authorized officer of the court or notary public, when executing a legal document signifying that this is the signature and it is a voluntary act.
Great Trochanter
The deep hip outward rotators all have a common insertion here
Rotatores
The deepest group of transversospinalis muscles
Humerus
The deltoid inserts on the lateral 1/3 of the
Lateral epicondyle
The extensor of the wrist and forearm attach here
Primary effect
The first effect to occur in the tissue, organ, or system.
Medial epicondyle
The flexors of the wrist and forearm attach here
Quadratus lumborum
The following muscle is known as the "hip hiker"
Rapport
The friendly bond between people based on mutual liking, trust, and a sense that they understand and share each other's concerns. In a therapeutic relationship, a practitioner builds rapport by treating clients warmly and respectfully while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Gluteal tuberosity
The gluteus maximus inserts on the IT band and the
Gluteal surface of the ilium, lumbar fascia, the sacrum, and the sacrotuberous ligament
The gluteus maximus originates on the
Net Effective Income
The gross income of a potential borrower after the taxes have been deducted. This is a statistic commonly used by a lender to find out if the borrower qualifies for a loan.
Ischial tuberosity
The hamstring muscles common origin
Ischial tuberosity
The hamstrings have a common origin here
Lesser trochanter
The iliacus inserts here
Radial nerve
The innervation for anconeus
Ulnar nerve
The innervation for flexor carpi ulnaris
Obturator nerve
The innervation for gracilis
Femoral nerve
The innervation for iliacus
Median nerve
The innervation for pronator teres
Lumbar plexus
The innervation of quadratus lumborum
Long thoracic nerve
The innervation of serratus anterior
Axillary nerve
The innervation of teres minor
Musculocutaneous nerve
The innervation of the biceps brachii
Superior gluteal nerve
The innervation of the gluteus medius and minimus
Tibial nerve
The innervation of the hamstring muscles
Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
The long head of the biceps brachii originates on the
Third class lever
The most common type of lever system in the body
Brachialis
The most effective arm flexor because of its mechaning advantage, lying deep to biceps brachii
SCM
The only muscle that moves the head but doesn't attach to the vertebrae
Practitioner responsibilities
The practitioner's duty during a session is to uphold ethical standards of behavior, not work outside the massage therapy scope of practice, and provide a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe. Practitioners should refer clients to other healthcare professionals when the client's needs exceed the limits of the massage therapy scope of practice.
Deltoid
The primary abductor of the arm
Small Firm Effect
The propensity of small firms to outperform the stock market in terms of total market capitalization.
The massage practitioner has an ethical responsibility to _______ and to individual clients.
The public
Rectus femoris
The quad muscle that crosses two joints
Massage that promotes deep breathing and relaxation, and aids in relieving asthma and COPD symptoms, benefits which system?
The respiratory system.
Brachialis
The synergist of biceps brachii
Surplus Management
The technique of managing the funds of a company with the aim of earning a return on the available assets and creating more assets than liabilities.
atlas
The top vertebra; supports head (C1)
Gate control theory
Theory that points to a "gating mechanism" of the spinal cord, where nerve fibers carrying somatic stimuli (such as that provided by massage techniques) can "close the gate" to dull, aching pain.
External intercostals
These muscles elevate the rib cage during inspiration
S-Corporation
They are like an LLC and can also protect your personal liability. They can have significant tax advantages to a profitable business. They also include the most paperwork and hassle.
Tibia
This insertion of gracilis is the medial/proximal shaft of this
Partnership
This is a business partnership form of business ownership where the partners come together to carry on a trade or business, wherein person contributes money, labor, property or skill, and has a share in the profits and losses of the business.
First class lever
This lever extends a bowed head on the vertebral column
Gluteus maximus
This muscle is not used as an injection site
Popliteus
This muscle is referred to as the "key that unlocks the knee"
Masseter
This muscle is the prime mover for elevating he mandible for chewing
Buccinator
This muscle is used to suck or whistle
Infraspinatus
This muscle laterally rotates the humerus
Zygomaticus major
This muscle of facial expression is the prime mover for smiling
Teres major
This muscle originates at the inferior lateral border of the scapula
5. What is nerve compressed syndrome and you use massage to lengthen the scalene, SCM, pecs and neck extensors?
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Schedule C Form
To figure the tax due on net earnings from self-employ- ment. The Social Security Administration uses the information from Schedule SE to figure your benefits under the social security program.
24. What is the important of maintaining SOAlP notes for each client session?
To monitor the progress of the client.
Business Liability ("Slip/Trip & Fall")
To protect your business in case a client falls or injures themselves on your property
Business Property
To protect your business property (for fires, break-ins, etc.)
Disability
To protect your income in case of injury or disability
Schedule E Form
To report income or loss from rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, trusts, and residual interests in REMICs.
Condition where the neck becomes persistently turned to one side, often associated with painful muscle spasms.
Torticollis.
A client's temperature, texture, pulses, tension, pain levels, adhesions, and energy flows would be assessed through...
Touch/palpation
48. The best way to turn a client is to hold the edge of the sheet and have the client turn?
Towards the therapist
The therapeutic relationship is Client-centered.
True
Transference involves misconceptions the client may have toward the practitioner or therapist.
True
Underlying
Underlying is anything that two or more parties, entering a derivative contract, agree to exchange.
torticollis
Unilateral spasm of neck muscles. The spasm may be related to a variety of causes.
Schedule K-1 Form (1041-1065)
Use this schedule to report a beneficiary's share of the estate's or trust's income, credits, deductions, etc., on your Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Vertical Analysis
Vertical analysis is a method of analyzing financial statements in which assets, liabilities and equities are represented as a portion of the total account, as compared to horizontal analysis where a single year's entries are considered a base, and the other years represent changes relative to that base.
Vertical Integration
Vertical integration is a business strategy where the company moves up or down the supply chain.
herpes zoster (shingles)
Viral infection of sensory neurons from the same Virus that causes chicken pox. Symptoms include burning pain and a rash in derma of skin.
Viral Marketing
Viral marketing is a marketing technique or tactic in which information and products are promoted through prorogation of the marketing message from one person to another.
41. What is found in butter, eggs, and yellow vegetables, deficiency would interfere with growth and reduce immunity?
Vitamin A
Extends the knee
What is an action of the quadriceps group of muscles
SCM
What is not located in the anterior triangle of the neck
Referring Out
When a condition falls outside your scope of practice, every massage practitioner should be prepared to: • Seek approval or clearance from primary health care providers before proceeding with massage. • Refer clients to primary healthcare providers for a diagnosis and further treatment. • When in doubt, refer out.
Scapular protraction
When serratus anterior contracts, what movement takes place
Quadriceps
When stepping off a curb, an eccentric contraction of this muscle occurs
Rectus femoris
Which muscle attaches to the tibial tuberosity
50. What is acceleration/deceleration injury to the head a neck?
Whiplash
Are you going to pass the mblex?
Yes!
lever
a grid structure that can move around a fixed point; bones
foramen (foramina)
a hole that allows a vessel or nerve to pass through/ between bones
Actinic Keratosis
a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin
VI
abducens (muscles of eye)
Adhesion
abnormal joining together by collagen of two structures usually the result of an inflammation.
diverticulosis
abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
Contracture
abnormal shortening of muscle fibers, tendons, or connective tissue making it difficult to stretch muscle massage can reduce or prevent contractions.
reverse muscle action (RMA)
action of muscle when insertion tendon is stabilized and orgin tendon creates a pull on the bone
Masks are for
airborne diseases
To decontaminate the hands when moving from a potentially contaminated area of the client's body (like the feet) to a clean area like the face), use:
alcohol based gel
Atopic Dermatitis
also called eczema. Chronic inflammation of the skin, tend to occur with allergic reactions. Usually occurs on knees and elbows.
cartaliginous joints
amphiarthrodial joints; made up of hyaline or fibrocartilage between bones in which fibrocartilage disks are directly connecting the boens as seen in the first sternocostal joint; allows for bending, twisting and some compression- provide a great deal of stability
Bell palsy
an acute paralysis or weakness of one side of the face that is temporary. normally the swelling of the 7th cranial nerve. massage can reduce anxiety related to symptoms/reduce swelling on the nerve.
dermatome
an area of skin that a single nerve innervates
Tuberculosis
an infectious disease that affects the lungs highly infectious, obtain pcp advice/permission.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
an inflammation that causes scaling and itching of the upper layers of the skin or scalp.
uniaxial joint movement
angular motion occuring in 1 plane around 1 axis like a hinge or elbow (convex/concave)
subcutaneous bleeding
area where blood is released into tissue. avod area if acute
Alzheimer disease
atrophy of the frontal and occipital lobes of the brain. massage can soothe muscular systems and improve psychological well being., must consult with physician before proceeding and have a caretaker accompany during sessions.
myasthenia gravis
autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles
hard end feel
bone to bone
aponeurosis
broad, flattened tendon
difference between carcinoma and sarcoma.
carcinoma is used when a malignant neoplasm (tumor) arises from epithelial tissue. Sarcoma is used to name a malignant neoplasm arising from "other" than epithelial tissue.
osteoarthritis
caused by breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage around one or more joints; associated with aging
Hypersecretion of Thymus gland does what?
causes depression of the immune system
lower motor neurons
cell bodies in anterior horn, (muscular dystrophy, poliomyelitis, myasthenia gravis, peripheral nerve injury
Which of the following anatomy does craniosacrial therapy directly affect?
cerebrospinal fluid
Scleraderma
chronic hardening and thickening of skin
skin tags
common, acquired, benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft, hanging skin.
Sarcomeres
compartments of arranged filaments, basic functional unit of a myofibril
skeleton
complete framework of the skeleton - 206 bones
3rd degree sprain
complete tear with full joint instability 50- 100% tear
yellow marrow
composed largely of fat... found chiefly in the central cavities of long bones
carpal tunnel
compression of median nerve
synchondroses
connecting tissue is hyaline cartilage found in epiphyseal plate
isometric contraction ISOM
contraction producing force without changing length of muscle (pushing against a wall)
neutralizer
contracts to prevent unwanted action
hyaline/articular cartilage
covers end of opposing bones in synovial joints
foot drop
damage to common fibular peroneal nerve
a band
darker middle part of the sarcomere, thick and thn filaments overlap
kinetics
deals with forces that cause movement of a system
compromised immune system
decreased ability to fight off disease. always obtain advice of physician before proceeding. follow universal precautions.
Hypersecretion of insulin by Pancreas does what?
decreased blood sugar causing hypoglycemia and may be fatal (insulin shock)
myasthenia gravis
defect at neuromuscular junction where terminal axon synapses with receptor site resulting in muscle weakness and fatigue
Trigeminal neuralgia
degeneration of compression of the trigeminal nerve with associated pain face. avoid entire face, massage of nerve root area may aid
ALS
degenerative motor disease involving both upper and lower motor neurons
axillary nerve
deltoids teres minor
fascia
dense, broad band of irregular connective tissue that sourrounds muscle
cartilage
dense, fibrous connective tissue that can withstand great amounts of pressure and tension
digestive problems
depends on condition. clockwise strokes on abdomen can assist with peristalsis.
unexplained pain
determine cause and if necessary consult pcp, otherwise treat and proceed cautiously.
What is the best technique for a tension headache?
effleurage
What massage technique would a massage therapist use to assist with peristalsis in the abdomen?
effleurage
What combination of massage technique is the best suited to treat edema?
effleurage and kneading
properties that enable muscle to function and contribute to homeostasis
electrical excitability contractility extensibility elasticity
On the basis of current information, the psychogenic effects of massage due to _____?
endorphin release
effort
energy or force to cause movement (contraction of muscle)
mortons neuroma
enlarged nerve between 3rd and 4th toes branching off of tibial nerve involving nerve compression in a confined space, flattening of arch
hypertrophy
enlargement of existing muscle fibers
crepitus
grating or crackling sound
impetigo
highly contagious infection in children. Appears as red, yellow crusts. Treated with topical antibiotics.
obturator
hip adductors obturator externus
ligaments
hold bones together for extra support
hypothalamus
hormone function and behavior
what stimulates hypertrophy
human growth hormone (HGH) and testosterone
Whiplash
hyperflexion/hyperextension of cervical vertebraemassage may relax affected muscles and relieve anxiety.
using mask
if the droplet travels less than 3 feet. More than that needs N95 respirator
capsulitis
inflammation of the joint capsule over time loss of joint motion and extensibility
Nephritis
inflammation of the kidneys
bronchitis
inflammation of the mucus membrane of the bronchial tubes obtain advice of doctor before performing body work.
Pleurisy
inflammation of the pleural membrane
Sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses.
Resistance
involves an unconscious opposition to the therapeutic process related to a client's feeling that change, even change perceived as desirable, is threatening. This psychological defense may show up as missed appointments, cancelled appointments, a seeming unwillingness to participate in self-care, and other behaviors.
arachnoid
middle layer
corpus callosum
midline joining two hemispheres
proprioceptors
monitors changes in the length of skeletal muscles
What is a beneficial effect of the application of aromatherapy during a massage?
mood enhancer
insertion
more moveable attachment of muscle
orgin
more stable attachment of muscle
neuromuscular junction
motor neurons have a threadlike axon that extends from the brain or spinal cord to a group of muscle fibers, action potentials arise at the interface of the motor neuron and muscle fiber
empty end feel
movement produces too much pain to complete ROM
skeletal tissue
moves bones, striated, voluntary
triaxial joint movement
multiaxial joint; motion occurs actively around all three axes and allows the most motion of all the joints (shoulder, hips) fits together like a ball and socket
2nd degree sprain
multiple fibers torn but ligament still partially intact 10-50% tear
neuritis
nflammation of a nerve. It is usually a symptom or complication of some other problem.
strain
overstretching of muscle
anemia
oxygen delivery to tissues is reduced because of erythrocyte destruction or decreased production.
carpal tunnel
pain affecting median nerve pathway into hand. massage of cervical muscles, brachial muscles and lower arms can relieve symptoms.
TMJ
pain around the tmj. clicking and malocclusion as well. massage can aid in alignment and relieve symptoms
Which massage techniques are used to alleviate respiratory congestion?
percussion and shaking
contractures
permanently contracted state of a muscle
active unsufficiency
point at which muscle cannot shorten any further; ability to passively flex a knee beyond point that you can actively flex it
tibial
popliteus ankle plantar flexors (gastroc/soleus) tibialis posterior flexor digitorum longus flexor hallucis longus foot intrinsics
POMR
problem-oriented medical record
Deep effleurage ___?
promote venous and lymphatic flow
parietal lobe
reading, gross and fine motor skills and fine sensation
hypoxia
reduced oxygen
osteoclasts
responsible for bone resorption; where old bone is replaced with new
knee replacement
resurfacing of cartilage, complications include infection, blood clots, loosening or dislocation of the replacement components and nerve injury
An individual's _______ is directly related to the skills she has gained and the training she has received
scope of practice
epiphyseal plates
secondary bone-forming centers - develop along the ends of bones
endomysium
separates individual muscle fibers from one another
Neuralgia
severe sharp pain along the course of a nerve. first check origin of nerve root, massage can release tension, soothe pain and release endorphins
resultant force
the effect of different forces
ossification
the process of the conversion of cartilage to bone
condyloid joints
the projection of one bone fits into the depression of another, example wrist
vector
the quantity of having both magnitude and direction
motor end plate
the region of the muscle cell membrane opposite the synaptic end bulbs, contains acetylcholine receptors
arthrokinematics
the relationship of joint surface movement (spin, roll, glide)
Which direction of massage strokes benefits lymph flow?
toward the heart
What is the best technique for chronic sprain?
transverse friction
X
vagus (heart, lungs, GI)
These are made up of beliefs and opinions that hold emotional worth and guide people's behavior.
values
Fibromyalgia
various inflammatory conditions involving fibrous or muscle tissue resulting in lack of range of movement, increased sensitivity and pain. caution is advised because of sensitivity to different stimuli.
velocity
vector that describes speed and is measured in units such as feet per second or miles per hour
VIII
vestibulocochlear (hearing, equilibrium)
jaundice
yellowing of the skin
What is the best place to start abdominal massage for constipation?
ascending colon
cardiac tissue
found only in walls of heart, striated, action is involuntary
cardiovascular system disorders
hypertension, arrhythmia, cardiac decompensation.research and obtain advice/permission from pcp, massage should be light and soothing.
oblique muscle
tends to be shorter with more strength but less ROM
sarcoplasm
the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber, includes glycogen used for syntheses of ATP and a red-colored portein called myoglobin which binds oxygen molecules, myoglobin releases oxygen when it is needed for ATP production
functional limitation
the limitation to activities of daily life due to injury or pathalogy
matrix
the material between the living bone cells (rich in collagen) - reflects hardness & strength of the bone
Trustee
trustee is an appointed person who holds a legal right to property entrusted to him/her by the owner, and who manages assets for the benefit of another.
filaments
function in the contractile process, 2 thin filaments for every thick
Brachioradialis
This muscle originates on the humerus and inserts on the radius
Illiacus
This muscle originates on the iliac fossa and the AIIS
Occipitofrontalis
This muscle raises the eyebrows
Pectoralis minor
This muscle rotates and protracts the scapula and elevates the ribs
Vastus lateralis
Intramuscular injection of a child are usually given here
If you notice that the client's body is not symmetrical, you are visually assessing the client's...
Posture.
12. A MT has created a great side business of selling supplements and therapy aides to her clients. What ethical advantage is the MT using to increase profits?
Power differential
Agonist
Prime mover that is responsible for a particular action
temporal lobe
behavior, speechl, language reception, hearing and understanding
brachial plexus
C5-T1
Place
A particular position or point in space.
46. What is safe for a six month old baby for massaging?
Massage mat
spine
a sharp projection from the surface of a bone (spine of the scapula)
Hypertrophy
increase in the size of cells
bells palsy
involves facial nerve VII
action
main movement when muscle contracts
cortex
outer coating of cerebral hemisphere
lacunae
small spaces within the matrix
The general scope of practice for the massage profession is:
"Manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body"
Conjunctivitis
"Pink eye"
Rectus abdominis
Tendinous intersections are found in this muscle
47. What is a client goals and time frame?
Care plan
70. What solution do you use to sanitize hands?
Ethyl alcohol
Dwarfism
Hyposecretion of Pituitary gland
Tinea Cruris
Jock Itch
hypertension
Technical term for high blood pressure.
Pharmacology
The scientific study of pharmacological drugs.
Deltoid
This muscle abducts the arm
50. What is found in citrus fruits, causes scurvy?
Vitamin C
Carbuncle
a cluster of connected furuncles (boils)
frontal lobe
personality, speech, motor movement
sarcolemma
the plasma membrane of a muscle cell
neoplasm
tumor
cerebellum
"little brain" coordination, tone and posture
A legal entity whose assets and liabilities are separate from its owners.
A corporation
Schedule SE Form
A social security and Medicare tax primarily for individuals who work for themselves. It's similar to the social security and Medicare taxes withheld from the pay of most wage earners.
Mental clarity
A state of psychological lucidity that gives a person the ability to read reality accurately.
Structural effect
An effect that occurs in the structures of the body.
Energetic effect
An effect that occurs on the subtle energy system of the body.
Short-term effect
An effect that only lasts a short period of time, usually a few days.
20. Which is a violation of confidentiality?
Approaching and speaking to a client in a restaurant.
68. What is therapist has one foot in front of the other with back foot laterally rotated, best used for effleurage?
Archer Stance (asymmetric)
Hyperglycemic means what?
Blood sugar too high.
67. Chemical substance includes sugars and starches that only contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
Carohydragtes
Scabies
Caused by parasite called "itch mite". Burrows under epidermis causing redness and intense itching. Transmitted by direct contact.
Scabies
Caused by parasite called "itch mite". Burrows under epidermis causing redness and intense itching. Transmitted by direct contact.
Thinking excessively about a client between sessions is a sign of ____________
Countertransference
endemic
Disease that is natural to a local geographical region
54. What second stage of decontamination you use but does not destroy bacterial spores?
Disinfection
Varicose Veins
Enlarged, protruding twisted and superficial veins, usually in lower extremities, caused by impaired circulation and loss of vascular integrity do not massage directly on or distal to veins. work done proximal can be beneficial
57. What are the organic catalysts that change the rate of chemical reaction?
Enzymes
____ is the study of the standards and philosophy of human contact.
Ethics
Health or Medical Insurance
For your health and well-being care
multiple sclerosis
Idiopathic disease that involves the destruction of myelin sheaths around both motor and sensory neurons in the CNS.
If you sense that something about the client is off, which sense are you using?
Intuitive sense.
carpal tunnel syndrome
Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist. It has several different causes.
1098-E Form
Is for the interest paid on qualified student loans.
1099 Tax Form
Is used to report various types of income other than wages, salaries, and tips (for which Form W-2 is used instead).
25. How does continuing education support professional ethics?
It promotes a higher standard in our professional.
osteoarthritis
Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage.
26. What is tennis elbow, and be caused by meat cutting?
Lateral epicondylitis
45. Involves a hypertonic muscle stabilizing or splinting an area is ?
Muscle guarding
Polyps
Outgrowths of tissue into the intestine.
The price of buying an existing practice is not dependent on _____.
Owner's training
A(n) ______________ is a summary of the income (revenue) and disbursement registers for a particular period of time such as monthly, quarterly or annually .
P&L (Profits & Losses)
SCM
Pair of muscles that flex the head
Reducing the client' symptoms and discomfort is massage that is given as what part of a client's care?
Palliative care.
9. The use of touch to examine tissues is?
Palpation
Preferred Shares
Preferred shares refers to certain preferential shares issued by a company which get a priority to the profits ahead of common or other equity shareholders.
Hypo and Hypersecretion of Ovary/Teste causes what?
Premature or lack of development of secondary sexual characteristics.
What is Dr. John Kellogg accredited for?
Prescribing massage as part of his patient's treatment.
Prices
Price in business refers to the monetary value assigned to a good, service or asset in an exchange or while trading.
Hiring a graphic artist is and example of which type of start-up expense?
Professional fees expense
Standards of ethical practice
Professional guidelines based on ethical principles that describe the behaviors and language of ethical practice.
What are the benefits of having a massage before or after a chiropractic adjustment?
Relieves muscle tension and pain.
39. Suggestion that support the client in achieving their goals is?
Self care recommendation
What is NOT a visual sign of sexual arousal by a client?
Spontaneous crying
embolism
Stationary clots; emboli are clots that travel through the circulatory system. Emboli are usually composed of blood, but may also be fragments of plaque, fat globules, air bubbles, tumors, or bone chips.
first degree strains.
Strain is a traumatic injury to a muscle or tendon. 1rst degree - 0-10% tear. Tender. Mild pain & swelling.
Strains. Explain first, second, and third degree strains.
Strain is a traumatic injury to a muscle or tendon. 1rst degree - 0-10% tear. Tender. Mild pain & swelling. 2nd degree - 10-50% tear. Moderate pain & swelling. Function in compromised. 3rd degree - 50- 100% tear. It's best to shoot the patient and put them out of their misery.
Vein
Structures that carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues of the body back to the heart.
Edema
Swelling caused by an excess of fluids in the tissues of the body.
Switching Costs
Switching costs: The costs of switching, which is incurred when a customer moves from one marketplace or supplier to another.
Femoral nerve
The innervation for sartorius
Lower scapular nerve
The innervation for teres major
Musculocutaneous nerve
The innervation for the brachialis
Radial nerve
The innervation for the supinator
Professional Boundary Violations
The scope of practice of a profession outlines the range of roles, responsibilities, educational • Working outside your scope of practice requirements and boundaries and provides a general description of the services its practitioners are qualified to perform. • Breaking confidentiality • Dressing unprofessionally • Failing to provide a clean, safe office environment • Failing to be present • Promising outcomes • Claiming to be properly trained or certified in areas where you are lacking competency • Working with minors without parental/guardian consent and presence • Failing to refer a client out to other health care providers • Accepting kickbacks
axis
The second cervical vertebra; allows head rotation (C2)
Coracoid process of the scapula
The short head of the biceps brachii originates on the
Sarcomere
The smallest contractile unit of skeletal muscle
The calcaneus via the achilles tendon
The soleus inserts on
Local coagulation or clotting of blood.
Thrombosis.
2. When assessing flexion of the knee, resistance is applied to the end of the?
Tibia
Hyposecretion of Parathyroid gland leads to what?
Too low blood calcium with resulting problems with muscle contractions.
17. Refer symptoms to other areas of the body is?
Trigger points
A client's gait, posture, body structure, ROM, eyes, breathing, pathological conditions, sympathetic condition, parasympathetic condition, emotional condition, and physical condition would be assessed...
Visually.
66. What is found in brewer's yeast, deficiency enlargement of liver and disturbance of thyroid? causes beriberi.
Vitamin B
33. What vitamin synthesized within the body with ultraviolet radiation? cause rickets.
Vitamin D
42. What is an antioxidant?
Vitamin E
31. What is found in fats, grains, fishmeal, and regulates blood, causes blood clotting and bleeding?
Vitamin K
49. Essential nutrients that can serve as coenzymes or cofactors in an essential metabolic process?
Vitamins and minerals
W-2
Wages reported from an employer
If you notice that a client does not have a smooth and balanced gait, you are visually assessing the client's...
Walking pattern.
Adaptive measures
Ways of altering pressure or technique to accommodate a client's condition and ensure comfort during the massage session.
Web Marketing
Web marketing, also known as Internet marketing or online marketing, is a term used for the marketing of products or services through the Internet.
Website Traffic
Website traffic is term used to describe number or amount of hits or visits the website receives. Website traffic is measured to ascertain the popularity of the website.
Transverse processes of C1-C4
What is the origin of the levator scapulae
Serratus anterior
What muscle inserts on the anterior medial border of the scapula
Latissimus dorsi
What muscle is important for swimming by extending and addicting the arm
Gluteus maximus
What muscle is the antagonist of the iliopsoas
Teres major
What muscle originates on the inferior lateral border of the scapula
Repercussions When Practitioners Cross Boundaries:
When ethical boundaries are crossed, often the professional is held more accountable. Serious ethical mistakes are almost impossible to recover from in any business.
Switching
When the position of a certain futures contract is liquidated and a position in another futures contract of the same type is bought simultaneously, it is known as switching.
When are glove necessary?
When there is a risk of spreading infection from client to therapist or vice versa through contact of body substance/fluid.
Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance policy that remains active throughout the lifetime of the insured, on the payment of a fixed premium amount. Whole life insurance policies pay off a particular amount in case of death of the insured.
Wholesale Sales Method
Wholesale sales method is the selling of large quantities of goods to a retailer, who in turn sells off the goods to consumers.
53. What is developing a plan?
Need Assessment
Where was the concept of ayurvedic medicine developed?
India
Massage that increases toxin removal, improves lymphedema, increases lymph circulation, and increases T cells for an autoimmune disease, benefits which system?
The lymphatic system.
Glute medius
This muscle will abduct the thigh
Rectus abdominus
The muscle also known as the "six pack"
Orbicularis oculi
The muscle known as the "blink" or "wink" muscle
Latissimus dorsi
This muscle, along with Teres major, form the posterior axillary border
Orbicularis Oris
The muscle known as the "kissing muscle"
Triceps brachii
This muscle, along with serratus anterior, is referred to as the "boxer's muscle" because it delivers a straight arm punch
anterior cord syndrome
injury that affects the anterior spinal tracts resulting in loss of muscle function, pain and thermal sensation
Most important tool in determing proper treatment is
Intake form
head
rounded, knoblike end separated from the rest of the bone by the neck
Medial pterygoid
The masseter is essentially a mirror image of this muscle
Statutory Surplus
The state statutes established by the state determines the accounting treatment of both assets and liabilities which in turn establishes the surplus of an insurance company.
Fibularis (peroneus) longus
With inversion ankle sprains, which muscle should be strengthened
Candidiasis
Yeast infection in skin folds and moist areas. Red, patchy rash producing white lesions on mucous membranes (mouth, vagina, etc.)
Independent Contractor
You are self-employed but work in an office setting (such as a chiropractic clinic). You most likely pay rent but make your own hours and do not have benefits. (Tax form 1099-IC)
Which one of the following is NOT a reason for supervision?
You want to share client information with another individual without the client's consent
Psoas
Your client has pain when they perform hip flexion. What muscle would you treat?
Preparing for treatment involves
gathering HOPRS info, Subjective information and client goals to create a treatment strategy for the session. Keep an open mind and explore the likely reasons of pain/conditon
inflammation
general area or redness, pain, heat and swelling. obtain permission from pcp avoid area of inflammation
elasticity
ability to lengthen or shorten and return to normal resting length
electrical excitability
ability to respond to stimuli
irritability
ability to respond to stimuli, muscle contraction
elasticity
ability to return to an original length
extensibility
ability to stretch without being damaged
Endometriosis
abnormal endometrial growth outside of uterus. avoid localized massage on lower abdomen
The best means of advertising is a ______ client.
satisfied
cancellous bone
porous, spongy inside of bone made up of thin columns and plates
Sexual boundaries in a massage practice are established by:
practicing the right degree of familiarity with the clients by being friendly but matter of fact
Clapping, tapping, or beating the skin tissue is ?
precussion
Endometriosis
presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
upper motor neurons
cell bodies in cerebral cortex, brainstem and cerebellum (spinal cord injuries, MS, parkinson's, CVA)
necrosis
cell death
Tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon or a tendon sheath. avoid deep work on target area, ice is treatment of choice, deep friction breaks up adhesions and promotes temporary pain relief.
Phlebitis
inflammation of a vein avoid affected area
myotome
group of muscles that a single spinal nerve root innervates
Stress is the
nonspecific response of the body to any demand.
law of inertia
object in motion stays in motion (whiplash)
periosteum
thin, fibrous membrane covering all of the bone except the articular surfaces; contains nerves, blood vessels vital to growth, nourisment, repair, attachment points for tendons and ligaments
endosteum
thinner membrane - lines the bone's marrow cavity (also contains osteoblasts and osteoclasts)
myofibrils
thread-like structures which have a contractile function
meninges
three layers of membrane in skull providing protection and support
erbs palsy
tip, traction injury to babys upper bracial plexus
Abnormal lumps
tissue growth inconsistent with normal tissue. avoid area and refer to doctor.
Severe muscles injury
tissue injury caused by trauma avoid massage for first 5 to 7 days. use rice
infants
tissue is pliable and growing extremely quickly, avoid deep work. massage should be brief and comforting.
hygiene =
vệ sinh
What does HIPAA do?
• It gives patients more control over their health information. • It sets boundaries on the use and release of health records. • It establishes appropriate safeguards that health care providers and others must achieve to protect the privacy of health information. • It holds violators accountable with civil and criminal penalties that can be imposed if they violate patients' privacy rights. • It strikes a balance when public responsibility supports disclosure of some forms of data; for example, to protect public health.
Social Boundary
• Refrain from casual talking/discussion during a massage. I have never heard anyone say, "You know, my massage therapist just did not talk to me enough during the massage." • Know how to professionally handle seeing a client in public and respect their privacy. • Avoid social relationships with clients. Politely decline going out to eat, having coffee, or socializing with clients. It creates dual roles and hinders the therapeutic relationship. • Facebook/Twitter - Learn about social networking ethics.
Employee
• Steady paycheck and income • Benefits possible • Less fees from the massage • Less flexible
Sciatic nerve
The innervation of piriformis
muscle spindle
control muscle tone
dermatosis
disorder of the skin
ball and socket joints
joint found in shoulder and hip
What does the acronym NCETMB represent?
National Certifying Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Common deductions for massage professionals may include:
• Equipment • Tools • Laundering • Continuing Education • Business Mileage • Office Utilities • Marketing • Business Insurance and Association Fees
American Red Cross
A national organization that aims to alleviate human suffering by means of various health, safety, and disaster relief programs.
multiple sclerosis
A chronic disease of the central nervous system marked by damage to the myelin sheath. Plaques occur in the brain and spinal cord causing tremor, weakness, incoordination, paresthesia, and disturbances in vision and speech avoid heat use caution because of nerve involvement can reduce muscle spasm and anxiety
Client-centered session
A massage session in which the therapist commits to the client's overall well-being and benefit.
Prescription medications
A medication prescribed by a physician to treat a diagnosed disease or condition.
Drug
A medicine or other substance which has a physiological or psychological effect when introduced into the body.
Gracilis
A muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg
Stock
A stock represents a share of ownership in a corporation. It is also referred to as an equity share.
Analgesic
A substance that has a pain-relieving effect.
Surety Bond
A surety bond guarantees that the second party will fulfill an obligation or series of obligations to a third party, so when the obligations are not met, the third party will recover its losses via the bond.
Swap Assignment
A swap or a transaction where the role of a counter-party in an interest rate swap is substituted by a new counter-party whose credit is acceptable to the other original counter-party.
Swaptions
A swaption is an option where the owner is granted the right to enter into an underlying interest rate swap.
Tangible Asset
A tangible asset is any asset that physically exists/has a physical form and has a value. For example, automobiles, land, currencies, etc are considered as tangible assets.
Target Market
A target market is a particular group of potential consumers who are most likely to buy a particular product or service of a company.
Tariff
A tariff is a list or schedule of duties, prices and fares imposed on goods that are imported or exported.
Deferred Tax Liability
A tax liability of a company which it has to pay in the future and not at the current point of time. It is usually the result of the difference in a company's balance sheet which occurs as a result of the differences between accounting practices and tax regulations.
Trademark
A trademark is a sign, word, phrase or symbol which, when used, distinguishes the products and services of a company or an individual from that of similar products and services of other such companies or individuals.
Pain management
A treatment that focuses on the reduction or elimination of pain.
benign tumor
A tumor that does not metastasize or invade and destroy adjacent normal tissue. avoid massage of immediate area.
Sole proprietorship
A type of business entity which has no separate legal existence apart from its owner and who thus enjoys unlimited liability.
gallstones
Crystallized formations of cholesterol or bile pigments in the _____. They can be as small as grains of sand or as large as a golf ball.
Pancreas not working right can cause what blood issue?
Diabetes
Erector spinae muscles (lateral to medial)
Iliocostalis, longissimus, & spinalis
Educational requirements to practice massage or bodywork vary depending on the discipline or techniques and the _____ of the city or state where the practice is located .
Licensing requirements
Myopia
Nearsightedness. Can't focus on far away objects.
Neuralgia
Nerve pain
Net Financing Cost
Net financing cost or the cost of carry, is the difference between the cost of buying an asset and its cash yield.
Net Income
Net income is the total income or earnings earned by a business and is calculated by subtracting the costs incurred by a business from its total revenues.
Schedule C
Net profit/loss from a business(sole proprietors/self-employed)
Agonist
The muscle that carries out an action is
8. A MT has created a vision statement for her practice, designed a thoughtful layout to her office and organized a marketing campaign to attract clients. What business practice is being applied?
Strategic planning
Biceps brachii
The "corkscrew muscle"
Gastrocnemius
The "toe dancers" muscle
Gluteus maximus
The most superficial muscle of the hips
Massage that relieves inflammation of tendons, stretches muscle and promotes relaxation; relieves muscle spasms, cramps and pain; improves muscle tone and athletic performance; and promotes healing; benefits which system?
The muscular system.
Massage that promotes the release of endorphins, and promotes homeostasis in parasympathetic systems, benefits which system?
The nervous system.
Net Operating Margin
The net operating margin is calculated by dividing the operating income by the net sales in a bid to find out the profitability of a business.
Inferior pubic ramus
The origin of gracilis
Lateral epicondyle of the femur
The origin of plantaris
Iliac crest
The origin of quadratus lumborum
Coracobrachialis
The origin of this muscle is the coracoid process of scapula
1040 Tax Form
The standard Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form that individuals use to file their annual income tax returns.
Salary
The term salary refers to a remuneration that is given to an employee on a stipulated regularity basis for the work that he does for the organization.
6. A MT has been in practice for the past 5 years and has maintained a level of consistency in her office. The office and facilities are always clean and the clients are kept up to date about any changes, the therapist is always on time and changes appointments only when sick or something truly unavoidable occurs The practice is flourishing and clients regularly refer friends and family for treatments. Which is the most likely reason for the therapist's success?
The therapist creates a safe environment
Rhomboids
The trapezius is superficial to this muscle
Surgery
The treatment of an injury or disorder involving incision with instruments.
Iliacus
This muscle attaches to the iliac fossa
osteoporosis
a condition in which bones break easily due to difficulty of calcium absorption. consult with doctor all body work should be light
Contraindications
a condition which may mean massage is inadvised or possible harmful to a client.
Loss of tissue integrity
a conditionnthat is related surgery and associated scar tissue as well as other injuries like sublaxations.
fossa (fossae)
a depression on a bone surface
crest
a distinct border or ridge, often rough (like over the top of the hip bone)
process
a large projection of bone
aneurysm
a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
fibrocartilage
acts as a shock absorber and present in both synovial and cartilaginous joints, filling gaps between bones
What should NOT be included on an invoice?
credit available to client
Greenstick bone fractures occur more frequently in which age group and why?
children because bones have more elastic than collagen fibers.
psoriasis
chronic noncontagious skin condition marked by red patches covered by scales usually on scalp knees elbows umbilicus and genitals. avoid painful areas or weeping areas, massage can reduce stress which can aggravate the condition.
emphysema(copd)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Keloid Scar
collagen repair that extends above and beyond the borders of the wound in the skin.
predisposing conditions
conditions in place before the disease but contributed to its manifestation.
biaxial joint movement
condyloid joints; motion that occurs in 2 different directions (wrist- flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation)
transverse tubules
connect the plasma membrane to the interior of the cell, muscle action potentials travel through the t-tubules, ensure that action potential excites all parts of the muscle fiber at the same time
tendons
connects muscle to bone by way of cylindrical cord or tendon sheath when in locations of great pressure or friction
concentric contraction
contraction with muscle shortening (bicep curls)
eccentric contraction
contraction with muscles lengthening (negative bicep curls)
asthma
contriction of the bronchial airways. deep massage can trigger stress which may trigger an episode. relaxation massage can aid in deceasing symptoms through relaxation.
the use of a steam room transfer heat via
convection
basal ganglia
coordination of motor movement
musculocutaneous
coracobrachialis biceps brachialis
Ganglion Cysts
cystic swellings of the tendon sheaths & joint capsules filled with a viscous fluid the cause is unclear although some appear following trauma
excursion
distance from max length to max shortness
bone tissues
fibrous cartilaginous nervous vascular osseus
synovial joints
diarthrodial joint; no direct untion between bone ends but rather a cavity filled with synovial fluid within a sleevelike capsule made up of a strong, fibrous tissue that folds the joint together; allows free motion but not as stable
how are skeletal muscles named?
direction, size, shape, action, nnumber of origins, location of muscle, location of insertion and origin
Parkinson disease
disease of slow spreading muscular tremors muscle weakness and rigidity, peculiar gait.
Cirrhosis
disease that damages and destroys normal functions of the liver. obtain doctor approval before proceeding. fluid movement may stress liver, massage of lower extremities may reduce edema.
chronic fatigue syndrome
disorder with extreme and chronic exhaustion massage may reduce associated stress and allow body to relax. avoid deep work
closed kinetic chain
distal segment is fixed while proximal segment moves (rising from a chair with feet planted)
open kinetic chain
distal segment is moving while proximal segment is fixed (quad sets in chair)
bone markings
distinguishing features
Vertigo
dizziness or a tilting, spinning sensation
parallel
fascicles parallel to long axis of muscle
tiangular
fascicles spread over a board area converge at a central tendon
asthma
episodes of breathing difficulty due to narrowed or obstructed airways
congenital abnormality
fetus in utero was exposed to something toxic which caused an abnormality.
Countertransference
goes in the opposite direction of transference. The therapist, or professional, transfers onto the client their own issues from the past. It also occurs when the professional is unable to separate the therapeutic relationship from their personal feelings surrounding the client.
thoracic outlet syndrome
group of disorders that occur when the nerves of the brachial plexus becomes compressed in the thoracic outlet
compartment
group of musces with their nerves and blood vessels that have a common function
cerebral palsy
group of nonprogressive disorders of the brain that result from damage in utero or soon after birth
atherosclerosis
hardening of arteries through plaque buildup. avoid arterial danger sites, general massage is contraindicated in severe cases.
fibrous joint
has thin layer of periosteum between two bones as in the sutures of the skull (synarthrosis, syndesmosis, gomphosis)
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
head of femur becomes displaced due to a separation at the growth plate
muscular dystrophy
hereditary and progressive disease characterized by weakness of the proximal muscles followed by distal muscles
Hypertension
high blood pressure. take consideration of medication and stage of disease. obtain advice and permission of pcp. if it is untreated DO NOT massage. soothing massage may temporarily reduce high blood pressure and associated stress
When should all secondary relationships be avoided?
if the theraputic relationship came first
femoral
iliopsoas sartorius pectineus quads
Organic mental disorder
illness due to diseases of the brain. ex. dementia.
line of gravity
imaginary vertical line passing through the center of gravity toward the center of earth
gomphoses
immovable joint, cone shaped peg/cup shaped socket joint, example teeth to maxillae and mandible
sutures
immovable joint, occur only between skull bones
Fever
immune system response raising body temperature over 99.6. massage is contraindicated.
Pregnancy
includes entire pregnancy. use caution on abdomen, see pregnancy review for more info
smooth muscle tissue
in walls of hallow internal structures, blood vessels, airways and many organs, lacks striation, involuntary
muscle fatigue
inability of muscle to maintain force of contraction after prolonged activity due to inadequate release of calcium ions from the SR, depletion of creatine phosphate, insufficient oxygen, depletion of glycogen and other nutrients, buildup of lactic acid and ADP, failure of the motor neuron to release enough acetycholine
popes blessing
inability to flex thumb, index or middle fingers as a result of median nerve injury
insomnia
inability to sleep for extended periods. massage should be soothing and relaxing
Substance abuse
inappropriate or unlawful use of drugs or alcohol. do not treat if under the influence.
seizure disorders
include any medical condition characterized by sudden changes in behavior or consciousness; as a result of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Which is the main purpose of pre-event massage?
increase blood circulation in specific areas of the body that are going to be used in competition and to wake up the muscles
What does massage do for hypertension?
increase peripheral circulation
The primary effect of light massage is?
increase superficial blood supply
angular
increase/decrease angle in joints flexion extension lateral flexion hyperextension abduction adduction circumduction
An______ may be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
independent contractor
bursitis
inflammation of a bursa usually caused by a blow or friction
bursitis
inflammation of a bursa. avoid deep work on affected areas, can increase inflammation in acute cases. double check for injury possible indication of tissue damage.
Folliculitis
inflammation of a hair follicle
neuritis
inflammation of a nerve
Poliomyelitis
inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord. in post acute phase massage can aid circulation to affected areas, relieve anxiety and promote muscle tonus
peripheral neuritis
inflammation of pns nerves light massage, vibration and soothing techniques are best. avoid deep pressure.
Acne
inflammation of sebaceous glands. not contagious. avoid area if painful or weepy.
synovitis
inflammation of synovial membrane
appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
Dermatitis
inflammation of the skin resulting in itching redness and lesions. not contagious avoid massage if area is painful.
tenosynovitis
inflammation of the tendon and synovial membrane but is especially common in the fore- arm, particularly in the ex- tensor muscles.
tenosynovitis
inflammation of the tendon sheath usually caused by repetitive use
Injured limb
injury to limb usually not requiring medical treatment massage according to condition use judgement accordingly.
scapular winging
injury to long thoracic nerve weakens or paralyzes the serratus anterior
brown-sequard syndrome
injury to one side of spinal cord causing weakness and loss of proprioception on the side of the injury while loss of pain and thermal sensation on the other
pia mater
inner layer carrying blood vessels
fast oxidative-glycolytic fibers (FOG fibers)
intermediate in diameter, dark red, considerable ATP, high resistance to fatigue, moderate contraction speed, activities like walking and sprinting
Herniated discs
intervertebral discs squished on one side, pushes out other side, and touches nerve: pinch nerve.
Suppression
involves the conscious pushing down of anxiety-producing ideas, urges, desires, feelings, or memories. For example, the client may recognize a tender feeling during a massage session, but tenses muscles and actively dismisses the feeling in order to avoid expressing or showing sadness during the massage.
Denial
involves the outright refusal to acknowledge something that has occurred or is occurring. For example, a client might deny that a technique is painful or that feelings are arising during bodywork. A client might deny that a lifestyle choice is impeding healing from a soft-tissue injury, etc.
Projection
involves the unconscious transfer of feelings, impulses, or thoughts to someone else. For example, a client might project an unrealistic expectation that one session of massage will solve years of cumulative stress, or a client might confer his/her power to heal from a condition onto a massage therapist, etc.
arthroplasty
joints may be replaced surgically with artificial joints, most commonly in hips knees and shoulders
What massage techniques would stimulate a muscle and cause local vasodilation?
kneading and friction
Postural Deviations
kyphosis, scoliosis or lordosis. massage can reduce stress on postural muscles
anoxia
lack of oxygen
osteocytes
large, multinucleated cells responsible for resorption ( the breakdown of bone tissue). develop from white blood cells. "clasts cleave"
fast glycolytic fibers (FG fibers)
largest in diameter, most powerful contractions, low myoglobin count, few mitochondria, white in color, ATP by glycolsyis, fibers contract strongly and quickly, fatigue quickly, weight lifting, sprinting, throwing
cerebrum
largest part of brain responsible for highest mental functions
Osteitis deformans Paget disease
lengthening of long bones and deformity of flat bones massage is contraindicated
syndesmosis joint
ligamentous joint; large amounts of fibrous tissue (ligaments, interosseous membranes) holding joint together; allows for some twisting and stretching (tibiofibular and radioulnar joints)
what are synovial joints made up of?
ligaments synovial cavity articular capsule accessory ligaments articular discs bursae sacs tendon sheaths nerve and blood supply
I band
lighter, contains thin filaments but no think filaments, z disks pass through the center of each I band
nonaxial joint movement
linear movement where joint surfaces are relatively flat and glide over one another as a plane
tendon organs
located at junction of a tendon and a muscle, protects tendons and muscles from damage due to excessive tension, also proprioceptors
wrist drop
loss of wrist extension and ability to release objects as a result of a high radial nerve injury
The regular massages the athlete receives between sporting events, and while in training, to aid in muscle recovery and reduce the risk of injury.
maintain massage
elastic cartilage
maintains structure and shape in ear, auditory tube and larnyx
red marrow
makes blood cells... found in spongy bones at the ends of long bones, and the center of other bones
Malignant melanoma
malignant cancer of melanocytes. obtain permission and advice of pcp. avoid area
thalamus
mass of nerve cells responsible for nerve sensation in deep cortex
Extreme fatigue
may be related to a condition; aids, cacner, chronic infection or hepatitis. obtain advice and permission of pcp
fixators
muscles that stabilize the orgin of the prime mover
periosteum
membrane covering bones - membrane's inner layer contains osteoblasts and osteoclasts
endosteum
membrane lining the medullary canal
sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR)
membranous sacs which encircles each myofibril, stores calcium ions, release of (Ca2+) triggers muscle contraction
soft end feel
muscle bulk or fat
passive insufficiency
muscle cannot be elongated any further; the ability to put force through hip flexors to create a longer hamstring
myositis
muscle inflammation and weakness resulting from infection or autoimmune disease
myositis
muscle inflammation. The dog in the picture probably doesn't have myositis.
antagonist
muscle on oppostire side that stretches
prime mover/agonist
muscle which contracts to cause the action
stable equlibrium
object is in a position where disturbing it would require its COG to be raised
burns
obtain advice/permission of pcp, avid effective areas until total healing has occurred.
parallel force
occur in same plane in same or opposite directions
boggy end feel
occurs in acute conditions when soft tissue edema is present
Transference
occurs when the client makes the professional relationship personal. The client transfers onto a current relationship thoughts or feelings that originated in a different, past relationship.
medications
otc and prescription meds research meds and and if in doubt consult with clients doctor.
cancer
other formation of new tissue cells that lack a controlled growth pattern, can invade and destroy normal tissues and spread. always obtain permission of pcp and specialists may promote metastasis
epimysium
outermost layer, separates 10-100 muscle fibers into bundles called fascicles
Angina pectoris
pain in chest possibly caused by heart or arterial disorders. light massage should be employed. avoid endargement areas and abdominal massage. best positioning is supine to decrease pressure on vena cava. massage can overwork the heart obtain physician consent to proceed with bodywork.
Headache
pain in various parts of the head. massage can reduce tension and relax tense muscles, primarily in neck and shoulders that express as heachaches.
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation related to pelvic pathology massage can reduce pain/circulatory congestions
Which of the following massage techniques can endanger the kidneys?
percussion in the lower thoracic region of the back
syndesmoses
permits slight movement, interosseus membrane, between tibia and fibula in the leg
Each person's set of ______ is unique depending on her life experiences.
personal boundaries
Which of the following techniques is characterized as kneading?
petrisage
Which massage technique can be described as "milking" a muscle?
petrissage
A ______ is maintained to pay small disbursements for incidentals
petty cash fund
The techniques of reflexology can be described as ?
pressure point applied tot he hands and feet
planar joints
primarily back/forth side/side movement, intercarpal joints
What is a positive effect of effleurage on the integumentary system?
promotes healthy circulation for improved wast removal
median
pronators radial side wrist and finger flexors most thumb muscles 1st and 2nd lumbricals
inertia
property of matter that causes it to resist any change of its motion in either speed or direction
58. Classes of compound of complex nitrogen compounds that yield amino acids when hydrolyzed?
proteins
Herniated disk
protrusion of a degenerated or fragmented intervertebral disk so that the nucleus pulposus protrudes, causing compression on the nerve root in acute phase obtain permission and advice from pcp avoid primary area of herniation.
mental conditions
psychosis or bipolar or etc etc consult with pcp before proceeding
tenodesis
quadriplegic getting slight grasp from supinating hand/wrist due to slight tone and gravity
scalar
quantity describes only magnitude, volume, length, area, mass
saturday night palsy
radial nerve compressed as it spirals around middle humerus, similar to falling asleep with arm over back of chair
springy block
rebound movement is felt at end ROM usually occurring with internal derangement of a joint such as torn cartilage
synaptic vesicles
sacs suspended within the synaptic end bul bcontaining molecules of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (Ach)
osteomalacia
rickets in adults massage is contraindicated
angular motion
rotary, movement of an object around a fixed point (most movements within the body)
z discs
separate one sarcomere from the next, thick and thin filaments overlap one another
Sciatica
severe pain along the course of the sciatic nerve massage of the lumbar region and posterior thigh is usually very effective in reducing muscle spasm on nerve track. massage can also decrease stress and anxiety.
functions of the skeletal system
shape and support protection of vital organs structure for muscle attachment/leverage manufactures blood cells storage for calcium and other minerals
The person answering your business telephone should know how to do all of the following EXCEPT :
share client information
gliding
simple back/forth movement, side/side, no alteration of angle between bones, limited in range
amytrophic lateral sclerosis
skeletal muscle weakness followed with atrophy and palsy. massage may soothe muscle spasm, aid motor function and help psychological well being. consult with physician before treatment
articular cavity
sleeve-like cavity enclosing synovial cavity (outer fibrous capsule, inner synovial membrane)
symphyses
slightly moveable joint, ends of bone covered with hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage, found in pubic symphyses and intervertebral joints
types of skeletal muscle fibers
slow oxidative fibers fast oxidative glycolytic fibers fast glycolytic fibers
muscle tone
small degree of contraction when the muscle is at rest
bursae
small pad-like sacs found around most joints in areas of excessive friction made up of synovial fluid
slow oxidative fibers
smallest in diameter, least powerful type of muscle fibers, dark red, more myoglobin, generate ATP by aerobic cellular respiration, resistant to fatigue, endurance activities and maintaining postures
muscle cramps
spontaneous and involuntary muscle contractions short effleurage from tendons to muscle belly can reset proprioceptors, compressions, strain counterstrain, pnf and ri can be effective.
SOAPIE
subjective, objective, assessment, plan, intervention, evaluation
SOAPIER
subjective, objective, assessment, plan, intervention, evaluation, revision
M line
supporting proteins that hold the thick filaments together in the H zone
pivot joints
surface of bone articulates with a ring formed partly by another bone, enables palms to turn anteriorly and posteriorly
laminectomy
surgery to remove vertebral arch usually for herniation healing. obtain advice and approval from pcp avoid area.
synarthrosis joint
suture joint; thin layer of periosteum between two bones shaped like puzzle pieces to allow interlocking, nonmoving, providing strength and shape (skull)
3 functional classification of joints
synarthrosis amphiarthrosis diarthrosis
What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
synchondroses symphyses
rheumatoid
systemic arthritis, avoid affected joints when in acute stage.
Sterilization =
sự khử trùng, sự làm tiệt trùng
Reciprocity =
sự nhân nhượng, sự trao đổi lẫn nhau, sự có đi có lại
What technique would be best suited for loosening mucus in the thoracic cavity?
tapotement
sprain
tearing of ligament
Sprains and Strains
tearing or damage to ligaments or tendons use ice and energy work for the first 42-72 hours massage proximal to injury may improve circulation
isometric contraction
tension generated is not enough for the object to be moved and the muscle does not change its length, holding a book steady using an outstretched arm
firm end feel
tension in surrounding ligaments, capsule or muscles and is a firm stop to the motion with only slight give over pressure
Universal Precautions
the set of procedures used to avoid contact with body fluids and to reduce the risk of spreading HIV and other diseases
Amputation
the surgical removal of a limb. use caution around broken skin, tapotement can help circulation.
The massage technique that is the best known for its soothing effect and is useful in the treatment of peripheral neuritis is?
vibration
linear motion
translatory, occurs in straight line (most movements outside body)
Which of the following is recommended to reduce obesity?
transverse friction
Massage given to an athlete as part of the rehabilitation process when he or she has sustained an injury.
treatment massage
radial
triceps anconeus brachioradialis supinator wrist, finger, thumb extensors wrist, finger, thumb abductors
V
trigeminal (face area, chewing)
IV
trochlear (muscles of eye
linear force
two people pulling a boat by a rope
concurrent force
two people pushing a cabinet from different sides
pivot joint
uniaxial movement; pronation/supination of forearm
osteoarthritis
very slow range of motion is indicated, avoid friction of affected areas. If spine is affected you must consult with clients physician to obtain permission for bodywork. Avoid acutely affected areas, can prevent contracture and inhibit protection of affected disk
herpes zoster (shingles)
viral infection affecting peripheral nerves
occipital lobe
vision, size, shape, color recognition
elderly clients
watch for diseases like: osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, parchment skin, may bruise easily, avoid deep work an extreme neck range of motion work. MASSAGE SHOULD BE SHORTER BUT MORE FREQUENT
load or resistance
weight that is carried of supported; force that opposes movement
Three main carrer track for MT
wellness spa healthcare/medical sport performance/ fitness
contractility
ability to contract and produce force when it recieves adequate stimulation
fibrosis
"Scarring" caused by fibroblasts laying down collagen fibers
Hypersecretion of Pineal gland does what?
"Seasonal Affective Disorder" (winter depression). Maybe involved in sleep disorders.
Hypersecretion of Pineal gland does what?
"Seasonal Affective Disorder" (winter depression). May be involved in sleep disorders.
Pharyngitis
"Sore throat"
Sartorius
"Tailor's muscle"
extensibility
ability to lengthen or stretch when force is applied
A(n) ____ is a document that is awarded in recognition of an accomplishment or achieving or maintaining some kind of standard .
Certificate
Affective mental disorder
Characterized by alterations of mood. Depression, bipolar, etc.
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
A portable electronic device used to identify a life-threatening abnormality in cardiac rhythm, and which stops the heart (defibrillation) and resets it to a normal rhythm.
When did the Chinese practice Amma?
3000 B.C.
Lumbar Vertebrae
5 vertebrae in the lower back (L1-L5)
The Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) requires that schools have a minimum of _____ classroom hours of training before they will be considered for accreditation .
600
Osteoporosis
A medical condition in which bones become brittle and fragile due to degeneration of tissue.
Schedule A Form
A U.S. income tax form used by taxpayers to report itemized deductions, which can help reduce an individual's federal tax liability.
Current Assets
A balance sheet item of a business which is equivalent of the sum of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, marketable securities, prepaid expenses, and other assets that could be converted to cash in less than one year.
Lipoma
A benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer
High blood pressure
A blood pressure reading that is consistently over 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic.
Low blood pressure
A blood pressure reading that is lower than 90 mm Hg systolic and 60 mm Hg diastolic.
Business Plan
A business plan is a written document describing the nature of the business, the financial background and the sales and marketing strategy of the business. It also contains a projected profit and loss statement.
Nerve
A fiber that transmits information between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the rest of the body.
Inherent worth of all people
Acknowledging the value of each individual and not discriminating against any person for any reason
Promotion
Activity that supports or provides active encouragement for the furtherance of a cause, venture, or aim.
Triceps brachii
Antagonistic with the biceps brachii
Blood vessel
An elastic tubular channel, such as an artery or vein, through which blood circulates.
A resume includes all of the following EXCEPT
An intro
Structured Portfolio Strategy
An investment portfolio strategy which is designed to match or exceed the performance of some specific future liabilities.
In which time period did the Chinese, Hindus, Japanese, and Hippocrates use the healing benefits of massage?
Ancient times.
Condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
Anemia.
Cruciate ligaments
Anterior and posterior
Skin conditions
Any abnormal condition of the skin requiring caution or contraindicating massage for the client.
Stress
Any event that threatens homeostasis and causes the fight-or-flight response.
Bartering transactions
Are taxable (Form 1099-B)
28. What would it be when connective tissue or fluid retention issue?
Area is stiff
13. What would it be when it is a joint issue?
Area is stuck
12. What would it be when it is a muscle tone issue?
Area is tight
temporomandibular joint disorders
Arise when constant strain, stress, and malocclusion of the jaw lead to arthritis, inflammation, and dislocation of the temperomandibular joint.
Artery disease caused by hardened plaque.
Arteriosclerosis.
Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
Arthritis.
Respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty breathing.
Asthma.
rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune disease in which synovial membranes, particularly of the joints in the hands and feet, are at- tacked by immune system agents. Other structures, such as muscles, tendons, and blood vessels, may also be affected.
myasthenia gravis
Autoimmune disorder in which the acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscles are damaged. This limits the strength of nerve transmissions and causes the muscles to become weak.
irregular bone
Bones with irregular shapes (EX: Mandible, Vertebrae)
Meniere's Disease
Chronic inner ear disorder. Causes vertigo and hearing loss.
Psoriasis
Chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
Rosacea
Chronic skin disorder of the face with red inflamed areas appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks
4. Maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a client is very important. Which should NOT be relied upon to preserve the relationship dynamic?
Boundaries
_____ are personal comfort zones that help an individual maintain a sense of comfort and safety .
Boundaries
36. What is a small fluid filled sac that reduces friction?
Bursa
Psoas
Pain preforming hip flexion. What muscle do you treat
1. How often is it necessary for a Massage therapist to sash their hands?
Before and after each treatment
Which form of massage did Elizabeth Dicke contribute to?
Bindegewebs massage/connective tissue massage.
Infancy
Birth to 3 years. Develops neurologically and physically. Relies on inherited immunity. Play, rest and proper nutrition is critical to further development. Psychological well being emotional support is critical because physical and emotional health flow together
36. What solution is used for linens and towels?
Bleach
pagets disease
Bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue.
Humerus
Bone that contains the greater and lesser tubercles
sesamoid bone
Bones embedded in tendons (EX: Patella)
appendicular skeleton
Bones of the arms, legs, hands, feet
Auditory Bones
Bones of the ear (malleus, incus, stapes)
Radius
Brachioradialis originates on the humerus and inserts here
Objective
Business objectives are the aims set by the business. These measurable targets are the foundation upon which the strategic policies of the business are based.
49. What is a scale for communicating level of discomfort?
Pain questionnaire
ankylosing spondylitis
Progressive arthritis of the spine.
alzheimers disease
Progressive degenerative disease of the brain leading to deterioration and dementia
sinuses
Cavities within skull; make skull lighter
Bony prominence
Projections of bones that protrude beyond the otherwise smooth contours of the body.
The most effective tool to both prevent and clarify boundary issues is _____ .
Clear communication
Contraindication
Client conditions that render certain techniques or massage treatments inadvisable.
27. Which may not be important for the therapist to determine in the initial visit?
Client have children
35. Diminished blood flow to an area is?
Cold area
thoracic outlet compression syndrome
Collection of signs and symptoms brought about by occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm.
Angioma
Commonly known as birthmarks, are benign vascular tumors involving skin & subcutaneous tissue, most are congenital
Enhancing the client's healing process is massage that is given as what part of a client's care?
Complementary care.
atherosclerosis
Condition in which the arteries become partially or completely occluded due to atherosclerotic plaques
32. What is a business arrangement with one or more owners and limited liability?
Corporation
Which business set-up is subject to state regulation and taxation?
Corporation
Your ______ is the way you are perceived through you appearance, the way you do business and how you interact with your clients and associates.
Public image
46. The SCM muscle is associated with?
Spasmodic torticollis
18. A MT that works on the tissues surrounding an adhesion, then works directly on the adhesion and then back to the surrounding tissues is demonstrating______.
Regional local regional
Psychological defenses
Mental processes that enable the mind to deal with conflicts it can't resolve. Every person learns some type of psychological defense from normal experiences of life. Common psychological defenses that occur during massage sessions include suppression, denial, projection, deflection, resistance, and armoring.
Hyposecretion of Thyroid gland leads to what?
Metabolism decreases, weight gain, lethargy, depression.
Hypersecretion of Thyroid gland leads to what?
Metabolism increases, restlessness, weight loss
6. What is gravity line in the back view standing posture?
Midsagittal plane
what is the most flexible joint in the body?
ball and socket of the shoulder formed by the humerus and scapula
Hypersecretion of Adrenal gland leads to what?
Cushing's Syndrome and water retention.
ovarian cysts and tumors
Cysts are Benign, fluid-filled growths on the ovaries. Ovarian tumors are abnormal growths that are common.
Medial pectoral nerves (C8-T1)
The innervation of pectoralis minor
Costs
Costs: In business, costs refer to the value of money that has been utilized to produce a commodity, a service or a business asset, and hence, is not available for use anymore for example, the cost of acquisition.
Medial & Lateral pectoral nerves
The innervation of the pectoralis major
Trigeminal nerve
The innervation of the temporalis
Deep fibular nerve
The innervation of the tibialis anterior
Cranial nerve XI
The innervation of the trapezius
Endangerments sites
NAVL Axillary, Ant/Post Triangle of Neck, Cubital fossa, femoral triangle, abdomen, sciatic notch, popliteal fossa.
stroke
Damage to brain tissue caused by either a clot lodged to block blood flow to brain tissue or an internal hemorrhage.
Which massage technique did James Cyriax contribute to?
Deep transverse friction.
parkinsons disease
Degenerative disease of the substantia nigra cells in the brain. These cells produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, which helps the basal ganglia to maintain balance, posture, and coordination.
Tinea Unguium
Nail Fungus
kidney stones
Deposit of crystalline substances in-side the kidney or the ureters.
diverticulosis
Development of small pouches that protrude from the colon. ___________ is the inflammation of these pouches when they become infected.
Signs are objective (observed by therapist)abnormalities. Symptoms are subjective (reported by patient) abnormalities.
Difference between "signs" and "symptoms."
First degree burn - some reddening of skin, little pain. Second degree burn - damage to skin, severe pain, scarring Third degree burn - Complete destruction of skin and into the muscle and bone..
Difference between first, second, third degree burns
Providing the client with direct muscle relaxation is massage that is given as what part of a client's care?
Direct therapeutic care.
Most states require massage practitioners to _____ at their place of business.
Display their licenses
Advertising
Display your license in a prominent place in your office. Use your license number on all advertisements. It is the law in some places (i.e., Florida).
varicose veins
Distended veins, usually in the legs, caused by valve incompetence and a backup of blood returning to the heart.
Who developed rehabilitation/physical therapy?
Dr. Johann Mezger.
40. What do you do to keep covered during massage avoid see through sheets? Helps keep client warm, safe, establish trust and comfort?
Draping
3rd Class Lever
EX: Bicep Curl
1st Class Lever
EX: Head and neck
2nd Class Lever
EX: Rising on Toes
Latissimus dorsi
Extends and adducts the humerus
Biceps femoris
Extension of the hip pain. Which muscle would you treat
lyme disease
Form of arthritis. It is transmitted by deer ticks. Treatment with antibiotics.
W-2 Form
Form of wages and taxes.
34. What has strong neck extensors, weak anterior vertebral neck flexors?
Forward head position
Since massage is a touch or hands-on profession, the massage practitioner is expected to be physically and mentally fit and ____.
Free of communicable diseases
cerebral palsy
Group of signs and symptoms of central nervous system damage that occurs prenatal or in early infancy.
First aid
Help given to a sick or injured person before professional medical help is available.
Medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely even from a slight injury, and bruise easily.
Hemophilia
Fever Blisters
Herpes Simplex 1 & 2. Contagious, painful lesions around mouth, lips, eye, or genitals.
32. When assessing the function of the shoulder, resistance is applied at the distal end of the?
Humerus
35. Treats an external rash.
Hydrocortisone
Giantism
Hypersecretion of Pituitary gland
When you visually assess a client's eyes, what should you be looking for?
If the client is able to make good eye contact with you.
Dating a client
If you are thinking of dating a client, don't! A client/therapist relationship must be terminated for 6 months before a personal relationship is resumed according to the NCBTMB guidelines. Many other organizations and states require a two-year wait before entering into a relationship with a client.
Lesser trochanter
Iliacus inserts on the
Sutures
Immovable joints between skull bones
Hamstrings
In Lordosis, which muscle(s) are weakened
Tensor fasciae latae (ITB)
In anterior pelvic tilt, in addition to the quads and iliopsoas, what other muscle would tilt the pelvis anteriorly if tight
Principal
In economics, principal refers to the original asset underlying an income stream, as distinguished from interest earned on that asset.
Joints
In the human body, these function as fulcrums
1040-A Form
Individual Income Tax Return-Short Form.
1040
Individual return due 4/15
pneumonia
Infection in the lungs brought about by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.
What can affect stress?
Infection, Surgery, Injury, Overexertion, Allergies, Immunologic reactions, Malnutrition, Pregnancy, Strong emotion, exposure, gravity.
Otitis Media
Inflammation of middle ear. Symptoms of deep ear ache
bursitis
Inflammation of the Fluid-filled sack that acts as a protective cushion at points of recurring pressure, eases the movement of tendons and ligaments moving over bones, and cushions points of contact between bones.
encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain usually brought about by a viral infection.
hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, usually due to viral infection.
Neuritis
Inflammation of the nerve
sciatica
Inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The source of irritation may be inside or outside the spinal canal.
Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue
appendicitis
Inflammation of the vermiform appendix, often due to infection, but sometimes related to physical obstruction, as well as pathogens.
peritonitis
Inflammation; usually due to bacterial infection, of the peritoneal lining of the abdomen.
thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis
Inflammations of veins due to blood clots.
Hives
Inflammatory skin disorder usually associated with allergic reactions. Most cases acute and last 24 hours. Over release of histamines in the body that can be treated with anti-histamines.
sprains
Injured ligaments.
Antidiabetic medications
Insulin and other medications designed to either lower or raise glucose levels depending on the type of diabetes.
38. What is information for the therapist to use to develop treatment plan?
Intake and medical history forms
Glaucoma
Intraocular fluid of the eye has increased pressure. Can lead to blindness.
Why is medical history important?
It can determine the entire treatment of an individual. People with raynuads disease can not be exposed to cold, with multiple sclerosis can not be exposed to heat. History is the most important part of the information gathering process.
23. Why is proper draping an important part of good, professional ethics?
It ensures your client's privacy and comfort.
When you are visually assessing a client's ROM, you are assessing the client's range of motion for his or her...
Joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments.
cysts
Layers of connective tissue surrounding and isolating something that shouldn't be in the body, e.g., a piece of shrapnel or a localized infection.
cysts
Layers of connective tissue surrounding and isolating something that shouldn't be in the body.
8. Arm pain and a depressed coracoid process of the scapula. What do you lengthen?
Lengthen the pectorals minor
16. Limit range of motion in lateral rotation and abduction of the shoulder. What do you lengthen?
Lengthen trees major
____ insurance covers cost of injuries and litigation resulting from injuries sustained on your property.
Liability
38. What protects against lawsuits?
Liability Insurance
Pediculosis
Lice. Parasite of skin causing inflammation and itching.
A (n) _____ is issued from a state or municipal regulating agency as a requirement for conducting a business or practicing a trade or profession .
License
spongy bone/ cancellous
Light, less dense interior of bone (made up of meshwork of small, bony plates filled w red marrow)
25. What has hyperextended lumbar spine, anterior tilt of the pelvis?
Lordotic posture
It is inadvisable to provide a massage treatment for a client who has which type of cancer?
Lymphatic cancer.
Increasing cell metabolism, joint range of motion, flexibility and mobility; reducing pain and inflammation, and promoting hormonal release are all general benefits of...
Massage
In 2007, the Federation of State Massage Therapy Licensing Boards (FSMTB) created the ____ as a valid, reliable licensing examination to determine entry-level competence.
Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)
53. What is determined by therapist's height, middle of therapist's thighs, and hands flat on table while standing straight?
Massage table height
The county commissioner's office, the city attorney, city clerk or the ______________ will be able to provide information concerning massage regulations .
Mayor's office
Over-the-counter medications
Medication that can be purchased without a prescription by the general population.
Antidepressant
Medications designed to reduce symptoms of depression.
Muscle relaxant medications
Medications that reduce muscle spasms and muscle pain.
Anticoagulant
Medications that reduce the ability of the blood to clot.
3. During a treatment, a generous client complains of being too hot and would really prefer to remove all draping.
Minimize cover while draping the private areas.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules.
Masseter, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid, and temporalis
Muscles of mastication
Frontalis and Occipitalis
Muscles that are connected by the broad epicranial aponeurosis
Occipitalfrontalis
Muscles used to lift the eyebrows. Surprised expression
5. A MT is going through emotional troubles due to difficulties with family. The therapist has decided to share their experiences with a client and the client usually responds with concern. When is it appropriate for a client to take care of a therapist's emotional needs?
Never
Nyctalopia
Night blindness
Does being licensed in one state guarantee that other states requiring licensure will recognize and accept the original state's license?
No
If you notice that the client smells strange, which sense are you using?
Olfactory sense.
The rhomboids
Originate on the spinous processes of C7 - T1 and the spinous processes of T2 - T5
Condition in which the bones become brittle or fragile.
Osteoporosis.
Actinic Keratosis
PRECANCEROUS SKIN CONDITION CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT
Menisci
Pads of cartilage between articulate surfaces of bone, allows bones of different shapes to fit together easily
trigeminal neuralgia
Pain along the trigeminal nerve, usually in the lower face and jaw.
Angina Pectoris
Pain during exertion caused by ischemic (lack of blood flow) to the heart muscle.
QL
Pain during lateral flexion of the trunk. What muscle do you treat
Biceps brachii
Pain during shoulder flexion. What muscle do you treat
Scalenes
Pain when forming lateral flexion of the neck. What muscle would you treat
If you are checking to see if a client has varicose veins, what type of condition are you assessing?
Pathological condition.
Emotional release process
Phases of a client's emotional expression, and the way in which the therapist manages his/her own reaction while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
If you are checking to see if a client appears energetic, what type of condition are you assessing?
Physical condition.
Elderly
Physical degeneration begins,. Disease demographic is more advanced, osteoporosis, alzheimers, varicose veins.
The practitioner must have ____ and the ability to concentrate on giving a therapeutic massage
Physical stamina
Which gland is considered the 'Master Gland' and why?
Pituitary gland because it influences many other endocrine glands.
37. Where on the SOAP chart, referrals, self care recommendations, and functional outcomes?
Plan
Plan Sponsors
Plan sponsors of a company are in charge of the company's retirement and pension plans.
cranium
Portion of skull that encloses brain
Facial Skeleton
Portion of skull that makes up the face
60. What is protected against damage or lost equipment and destruction of buildings?
Property insurance
10. A massage therapist that applies effleurage to the hamstrings, then to the calves and then back to the hamstrings is demonstrating____technique.
Proximal distal proximal
Schedule EIC Form
Qualifying Child Information. Complete and attach to Form 1040A or 1040 only if you have a qualifying child.
Hives
Red, itchy, possibly raised blotches on the skin that often result from allergic reactions
If you do not feel that a massage will benefit a client during your assessment, you should...
Refer them to another health care or medical professional.
28. When a client mentions during a session that he is considering suicide, the massage practitioner should?
Refer to a mental healthcare professional
Supplement
Refers to vitamin, mineral, or other nutrients designed to supplement dietary nutrition.
30. If a client asks you to squeeze a blackhead, what should you do?
Refuse due to hygiene
52. What is the result of movement by a therapist to a point of damage?
Repetitive stress injury
asthma
Result of spasmodic constriction of bronchial smooth muscle tubes in combination with excess mucus production and mucosal edema.
edema
Retention of interstitial fluid either because of electrolyte or protein imbalances or because of mechanical obstruction in the circulatory or lymphatic systems.
Sexual Boundary
Sadly, sexual misconduct typically ranks #1 or #2 in claims to insurance companies against massage professionals. Sexual misconduct is not tolerated in the massage therapy profession at all! Avoid any situations or attempts by a client to sexualize the therapeutic relationship.
Professional boundaries are predetermined practices that protect the ____ of the client and the therapist.
Safety
61. What is the third stage of decontamination, only using soap and water?
Sanitation
sarcoma
Sarcoma is used to name a malignant neoplasm arising from "other" than epithelial tissue.
33. Recommendation for activities between sessions is?
Self help
Shortfall Risk
Shortfall risk: Shortfall risk refers to the risk that an investment's actual return will be less than the expected return.
10. What is a good position to start a massage for pregnant client?
Side lying or laterally recumbent position
64. What do you use to destroy organisms including bacterial spores? First stage of decontamination.
Sterilization
Massage that increases blood flow to the skin, maintains healthy skin, and facilitates sebaceous secretions, benefits which system?
The integumentary system.
Ethical professional touch
Skilled, purposeful, respectful touch that holds healing intent.
Lymph nodes
Small bodies along lymphatic vessels that filter waste from the lymph fluid.
bone marrow
Soft, inner portion of bone; blood produced here
If you are checking to see if a client is anxious, what type of condition are you assessing?
Sympathetic condition.
jaundice
Symptom of liver dysfunction, involving the presence of excess bilirubin in the blood, which is then dissolved in subcutaneous fat, mucous membranes, and the sclera of the eyes.
anemia
Symptom rather than a disease in it-self. It indicates a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin or both.
Tax
Tax is the fee charged by the government on an individual's income, a product or a service.
Technical Analysts
Technical analysts study market trends, activities, and stocks and evaluate securities with the help of the history of a stock and its price, statistics and volume.
Telemarketing
Telemarketing is a direct marketing method through which products and services of a company are promoted among consumers over the telephone.
21. Which would be an appropriate disclosure to a client?
The face that the massage professional has a cold.
Median nerve
The innervation for the pronator quadratus
Suprascapular nerve
The innervation for the supraspinatus
Superior gluteal nerve
The innervation for the tensor fascia latae
Femoral nerve
The innervation of all four quadricep muscles
Median nerve
The innervation of both palmaris longus and flexor digitorum
Dorsal scapular nerve
The innervation of both rhomboid major and minor
Suprascapular nerve
The innervation of infraspinatus
Thoracodorsal nerve
The innervation of latissimus dorsi
Plantaris
The lateral epicondyle of the femur is the origin of what muscle
Trapezius
The lateral third of the clavicle, the acromion process, and the scapular spine are all insertions of what muscle
Liability
The legal debts of a business which has been acquired through the course of its operations is known as liability. These debts or business liabilities are settled over time by benefits which include money, goods or services.
Official Statement
The legal prospectus of a municipal bond prepared by the state or local government. The official statement is a disclosure of the finances surrounding the issue of the municipal bond and acts as an indication of how the investor will be repaid.
Long Term Assets
The long term assets are ones that are expected to generate an income over a long period of time and are the value of the balance sheet assets such as the company's equipment, property and any other assets.
Capitalization
The long-term financing amounts and terms used by a firm which includes within its folds, things like common stock, preferred stock, retained earnings and long-term debt.
Severe bleeding
The loss of a large amount of blood from the circulatory system, including internal bleeding.
Adduction
The medial group of thigh muscles are involved primarily in what action of the thigh
Biceps femoris
The most lateral hamstring muscle
Spinalis
The most medial of the erector spinae muscles
Platysma
The most superficial muscle of the anterior neck
Semispinalis
The most superficial of the transversospinalis group
Brachialis
The muscle synergistic to the biceps brachii
Extensor hallucis longus
The muscle that attaches to the big toe
Latissimus dorsi
The muscle that attaches to the thoracolumbar aponeurosis, the sacrum, and the ilium
Supraspinatus
The muscle that initiates shoulder abduction
Abdominals
The muscles used in forced expiration
Plantaris
The origin of this muscle is the lateral epicondyle of the femur
Armoring
The use of physical tension to support psychological defenses. When massage reduces tension, tissues soften, and armoring comes undone. As a result, people may come into full contact with their repressed or deflected feelings and experience an emotional release.
Pectoralis minor
This muscle originates on ribs 3-5 lateral to costal cartilage
SCM
This muscle serves as a landmark for dividing the neck into anterior and posterior triangles
Brachialis
This muscle supinates the radius
Antagonist
This muscle that resists the action is
Coracobrachialis
This muscles flexes and abducts the humerus
In the United States, where massage laws are in effect, massage practitioners must register with the proper authorities and satisfy certain requirements to obtain a license to practice .
True
As a business owner and manager, you must have all of the following EXCEPT.
Turnkey arrangement
Rhinitis
Two possible definitions: 1. Allergic reaction to rhinos or; 2. Inflammation of nasal mucosa, common cold. (Could be both)
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1: usually in juveniles. inability of pancreas to produce enough insulin
Explain Type 1 & 2 Diabetes.
Type 1: usually in juveniles. inability of pancreas to produce enough insulin Type 2: occurs after age 30. Hyposecretion of insulin
2 Diabetes.
Type 2: occurs after age 30. Hyposecretion of insulin
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules.
Transverse abdominis
Which muscle functions ONLY to compress the abdomen
Serratus anterior
Which muscle has its origin on the first eight to nine ribs and inserts on the anterior medial border of the scapula
pagets disease
a bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation
bone fracture
a break in the bone. work proximal and distal to injury site until union occurs (6-8 weeks) obtain physician approval before performing body work
sinus
a cavity or hollow space ( most commonly, an air filled chamber found in some skull bones)
Diabetes mellitus
a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism owing to abnormal insulin production, usually characterized by excessive ion. obtain advice and permission of pcp, caution in extreme cases must be used in regards to neuropathy, atherosclerosis and kidney problems.
Emphysema
a chronic pathologic condition in which the terminal bronchioles and alveoli become destroyed. consult with doctor can help with respiration muscles
Herniated discs
a condition in which a disc has slipped out of place or ruptured
Atopic Dermatitis
also called eczema. Chronic inflammation of the skin, tend to occur with allergic reactions. Usually occurs on knees and elbows.
skin lesion
any measurable alteration from the normal composition of the skin
central cord syndrome
associated with greater loss of upper limb function compared with lower limbs
autnomic dysreflexia
associated with injuries at or above T10 triggered by a noxious stimulus below level of injury
Osteitis fibrosa cystica
associated with rickets and mineral deficiency. massage is contraindicated
Hygiene
bathing daily, trimming nails, breath fresh, no colognes, clean clothes and hand washing regularly.
midbrain
center for visual reflexes
TMJ Syndrome
dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
osteon/ haversian system
each ringlike unit with its central canal
3 types of joints
fibrous cartilaginous synovial
common fibular
fibularis longus fubularis brevis tibialis anterior toe extensors
belly
flesh portion of muscle
ulnar
flexor carpi ulnaris flecor digitorum profundus interossei 3rd and 4th lumbricals muscles of 5th finger
osteomyelitis
infection of the bone normally caused by bacteria; often caused by fractures
medulla oblongata
inferior brainstem, autonomic control of heart rate and respiration
arthritis
inflammation of a joint.
tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon
Traditional IRA
is an Individual Retirement Account to which you contribute pre-tax or after-tax dollars, and which allows your money to grow tax-deferred. When you make withdrawals after age 59½, they're treated as current income.
If a client has a history of significant weight loss, and skin folds that hang loosely are present, the practitioner should:
no deep work
Morbidity
refers to the frequency of the disease.
spasm end feel
reflexive muscle guarding during movement preventing further ROM
osteokinematics
relationship of movement of bones around a joint axis (flexion, extension, adduction, abduction)
Abnormal sensations:
sensations that occur as a symptom of a certain medication(s), can signal a problem. Be cautious, research and possibly refer to doctor.
scar tissue
tissue that has healed after it has been damaged avoid massage for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery or injury. cross fiber is the tits once the sub acute phase is starting to end.
What is the goal of post-event massage?
to clean out metabolic wastes like lactic acid
hydrocephalus
water on the brain
Both the client and therapist need to refrain from ALL sexual:
• Discussions • Jokes • Innuendos • Relations • Activities
Self-Employed
• Flexible schedule • No benefits • Variable income
Physical Boundary
* Draping * The sheet is a boundary. * Do not touch under the sheet or clothing.
Between what years were the AMTA and ABMP formed in the United States?
1970 - 1980
Tinea Versicolor
Loss of skin pigment
Anconeus
The action of this muscle extends the elbow
osteoblasts
build bone tissue "blasts build"
Massage practice that the Japanese adopted from the Chinese.
Tsubo.
Furuncle
(boil) inflammatory skin lesion due to infected hair follicle
Seborrheic Dermatitis
(cradle cap)- Chronic, reoccurring inflammation of scalp, eyelids and external ear. Scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich areas of skin
Trigeminal nerve
The innervation of the pterygoids
Constipation
difficulty shittin. always massage clockwise to assist peristalsis.
34. What form has wages reported on form prepared employer and provide employees.
form W2
Simple Linear Regression
A simple linear regression is a regression analysis only between two variables, one being dependent and the other being explanatory.
Depression
A state of sadness, hopelessness, and despair, usually felt over a period of time.
axial skeleton
Bones of the head, neck, trunk
long bone
Bones that are longer than they are wide (EX: Femur, Humerus)
flat bone
Bones with a broad surface (EX: Scapula, Parietal)
Cross Hedging
Cross hedging is the hedging of a cash commodity or security with a Futures Contract where the underlying commodity is similar but not identical to the commodity or security being hedged. It is used in a scenario when no future is available on the commodity being hedged and a future with a high degree of price correlation can be substituted.
gout
Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints, especially in the feet
Acute inflammation
Initial inflammation in response to injury, usually described as inflammation within the first 48-72 hours of injury.
Who is responsible for ensuring that the power differential is not abused?
Practitioner
Price
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Suboccipital nerve
The innervation of the suboccipital muscle group
Radial nerve
The innervation of triceps brachii
1098-T Tax Form
Tuition Statement form reports tuition expenses you paid for college tuition that might entitle you an adjustment to income or a tax credit.
ligaments
bands of fibrous and connective tissue that also act as an attachment point for cartilage, fascia, muscle and allow joint motion but nonelastic so as bones stay in place
MS
breaking down of myelin sheath around axons interfering with normal nerve transmission as well as leasions in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord
Renting a booth at a health fair is an example of which one of the following?
business promotion
Lupus Erythematosis
butterfly like skin redness usually appears on face.
bells palsy
temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis only on the affected side of the face
Portfolio
A financial portfolio is an aggregation of all the investments, real or financial.
Who is responsible for bringing the Swedish Movement Cure to the United States in 1858?
Charles Taylor
43. What is the order of the first aid emergency care steps?
Check, call, care
histamine
Chemical stored in mast cells that triggers dilation and increased permeability of capillaries.
shin splints
Lower leg problems involving some combination of an injury to the anterior or posterior tibialis and possible hairline fractures of the tibia. They are usually brought about by overuse or misalignment in the ankle.
Trapezius
This muscle adducts the scapulae and extends the head
Sartorius
This muscle allows us to sit cross legged (Indian style)
Scalenes
This muscle attaches to both the 1st and 2nd rib
Adductor magnus (Posterior head)
This muscle attaches to the adductor tubercle of the femur
Supraspinatus
This muscle attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus
Latissimus dorsi
This muscle attaches to the intertubercular groove of the humerus
Soleus
This muscle attaches to the tibia and fibula
Brachialis
This muscle attaches to the ulnar tuberosity
Biceps brachii
This muscle both flex and supinate at the elbow
contractility
ability to contract forcefully when stimulated
3 types of fibrous joints
sutures syndesmoses gomphoses
In what year did the United States recognize massage therapists when the NCTMB developed national certifying standards?
1992
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
A chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and swelling that results in crippling deformities
Thoracic outlet syndrome
A condition whereby nerves and/or vessels become compressed in the root of the neck or axilla, leading to numbness in the arm. use caution when working near the brachial plexus, massage cervical muscles, shoulder girdle and pec minor. avoid prolong deep pressure in the area
cystic fibrosis
A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems. (pancreas)
Diabetes
A group of related diseases that result in elevated levels of blood sugar.
A Kickback
A kickback is when another healthcare provider or business offers to give you a set amount of money for every client you refer to them. Kickbacks also involve you offering other businesses or people money for referring to you. Make referrals and recommendations based on your client's needs, not yours.
Zoning
A land use regulation used by local governments in most developed countries. It relates to the practice of designating permitted use of land based on mapped zones which separate one set of land uses from another.
Absolute contraindication
A situation, such as a significant fever, vomiting, a cold, etc., in which a client should not receive massage at all.
Sole Proprietorship
A sole business person, without any formal action, your business will default to this form. Thus, this form of business involves the least hassle but leaves the business owner's personal assets at the most risk. Should your business incur a liability beyond its own assets, you would be held personally liable.
Clinical reasoning (also called critical thinking)
A step-by-step process of working through client information in order to plan a safe and competent massage for the client.
Tender
A tender is the presentation of a formal offer of the prices that would be charged for the purchase of goods or for the offering its services.
Rheumatic Fever
Bacterial; inflammatory response, heart damage (caused from strep)
Tinea Barbae
Barbers Itch. (Ringworm of the beard)
If you notice the irregular curvature of the client's spine, you are visually assessing the client's...
Basic body structure.
Decubitus Ulcers
Bedsores
Business Development
Business development comprises a number of techniques and responsibilities which aim at gaining new customers, and at penetrating existing markets after having done an assessment of the target markets.
Assessing each client prior to giving them a massage is necessary in order to...
Design a massage session that is appropriate for the client.
Contusion
a nonacute bruise that causes hemorrhaging below skin. watch for bleeding and avoid area. do not massage area until healing occurs
Cerebral palsy
a nonprogressive motor disorder or paralysis caused by prenatal damage to the brain. consult with doctor, massage may help imorove motor control and and reduce anxiety, avoid deep tissue.
Raynaud disease
a peripheral vascular disorder of abnormal vasoconstriction, usually to the digits, most common in women. attacks are triggered primarily by physical and emotional stress or by cold. massage can increase circulation, reduce associated stress and relax affected muscles, application of warmth is most effective.
Aneurysm
abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. massage around area of aneurysm is contraindicated.
spasm
abnormal contraction of a skeletal muscle, occurs when nerve is irritated, caused by stress, causes reduction in blood supply, pressure on area may stop them
H zone
center of each A band which contains thick but no thin filaments
To assist a client with the reduction of edema, which direction would a massage therapist focus the massage strokes?
centripetal
Hypersecretion of insulin by Pancreas does what?
decreased blood sugar causing hypoglycemia and maybe fatal (insulin shock)
Hyperplasia
exaggerated response in cell growth to a stimulus, resulting in an abnormal number of cells.
Collateral ligaments
Medical and lareral
gomphosis joints
bolting together; teeth
62. What is an organization with members wo trade services.
Barter exchange
What action may lead to a dual relationship?
Bartering
Childhood
3-18 Physical development is primary. Trauma/Contact of illnesses are main diseases. Psychological problems often develop in this stage.
Businesses must keep all bank statements, reconciliations and cancelled checks in their files a minimum of ____ years as proof of expenditures .
7
Cervical Vertebrae
7 vertebrae of the neck (C1-C7)
Business owners must keep ledgers and canceled checks for how long?
7 years
37. Used against infection.
Antibiotic
Iliopsoas & Rectus femoris
Back pain when lying flat. What muscle(s) might be tight
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. HIPAA created national standards to protect an individual's medical records and other personal Health Information (PHI). HIPAA information can be found on the government's HIPAA website.
Origin
The ________ of a muscle on a limb is usually proximal to its insertion
white matter
areas of myelinated fiber
functions of muscle tissue
body movement stabilizing body position moving substances within the body generating heat
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
cocontraction
when agonist and antagonist are contracting at the same time
state of equilibrium
when all torques on an object are even and the object is balanced
Amblyopia
Crossed eyes or lazy eye
When did the Greeks and Romans primarily use massage?
300 B.C.
temporomandibular joint disorders
Arise when constant strain, stress, and malocclusion of the jaw lead to arthritis, inflammation, and dislocation of the temperomandibular joint.
19. A client refuses to fill out the intake form. You should____?
Ask the client the questions while explaining the massage produce.
52. Where on the SOAP chart, is short term goals based on activities or daily living recorded?
Assessment
Assets
Assets are any property owned by the business which includes tangible assets such as cash, receivables, inventory and intangible assets like goodwill.
chronic fatique syndrome
Collection of signs and symptoms that indicate an ongoing immune response. No energy.
emphysema(copd)
Condition in which the alveoli of the lungs become fibrous and inelastic. They merge with each other, decreasing surface area, and limiting oxygen - carbon dioxyde exchange.
fibromyalgia
Condition that involves chronic muscle pain, trigger points, tender points, and non restorative sleep.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality A massage session is just like any other health care environment. Your clients will trust that under no circumstances (excluding court orders) will you share ANY personal or medical information to non- professional parties (this includes a client's spouse).
Subscapularis
Medial rotational pain in the shoulder. What muscle would you treat
1. What is it when in toeing, pigeon toes increase with height, tendency toward parallel position from out toeing increases with heel height, and gastrocnemius and soleus are shortened?
Shoes with heels
Pityriasis Rosea
Skin disorder with mild inflammatory scaly lesions.
Schedule B Form
The U.S. defines products using 10-digit HTS codes. Exports codes (which the U.S. calls Schedule B) are administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. Import codes are administered by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).
9. There are several methods a massage therapist can use to assess a client. The therapist can ask questions to create a detailed intake and the therapist can provide a postural assessment. What is the most viable skill a massage therapist possesses?
The ability to feel with the hands
Hypersecretion of Parathyroid gland leads to what?
Too High blood calcium
Serratus anterior
Winged scapula is a result of weakness in this muscle
dislocation
bone or joint misalignment obtain advice and approval of pcp, do not set dislocation, do not streth or massage until pain is resided.
Non union fracture
bone that has not fused back after fracture avoid immediate area.
osseous tissue
bone tissue, the hardest form of connective tissue
peak bone density
bones increase in density until the early 20s in females and late 20s for males (where bones are at peak density, and will usually last until about age 40)
skull
bony framework of the head - subdivided into the cranium and facial portion
collagen & calcium salts
both are necessary for healthy bones; without minerals bones would bend, without collagen bones would shatter.
node of ranvier
breaks in myelin
aponeurosis
broad, flat tendinous sheet where muscle attaches to bone
perforating canals
form channels across the bone, from one side of the shaft to the other, permitting the passage of blood vessels and veins
According to the basic massage theory, the purpose of friction movement is to?
loosen adhesions
claw hand
loss of intrinsic muscles due to ulnar nerve damage
osteoperosis
loss of normal bone density/mass
ape hand
loss of thumb opposition as a result of median nerve injury
diaphysis
main shaft of bone
isotonic contraction
tension developed remains constant while the muscle changes its lengths, used for body movements and for moving objects like picking a book up off a table
neutral equilibrium
when an objects center of gravity is neither raised or decreased upon disturbance
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
when blood supply is interrupted to the femoral head, causing necrosis of the bone due to a slipped epiphysis, commonly seen at the pressure epiphysis in growing children
edema
when body tissues contain an excessive amount of interstitial fluid. bodywork must be done slowly area elevated. advice and permission must be obtained before proceeding if case is extreme.
angular force
when most force is directed at rotating, not stabilizing the joint
unstable equilibrium
when only slight force is needed to disturb object balance
reverse muscle action
when origin moves towards insertion
synapse
where commication occurs between a somatic motor neuron and a muscle fiber
infectious skin conditions
wide array of conditions that include impetigo, warts, scabies, ringworm and any bacterial viral fungal or parasitic. all are contagious do not massage. refer to doctor
infectious diseases
wide array of contagious diseases. massage is contraindicated.
A _______ may be required to sign a non-compete agreement.
worker
tendon sheaths
wrap around tendons reduce friction at joints